March 29th is National Vietnam Veterans Day. This holiday was first celebrated in 2017 when President Donald Trump signed The Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act. Every March 29th is now known as National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Origins of National Vietnam War Veterans Day The Vietnam War began in 1955 and lasted until 1973. It is the second-longest war, aside from the ongoing … [Read more...]
This Week In American History: Lucy Hobbs
This Week In American History: Lucy Hobbs. Born March 14, 1833 in Constable, New York. Hobbs is the first woman to receive a Ph.D. in dentistry. Dentistry Apprenticeship in Ohio In 1859, Hobbs moved to Ohio to pursue a degree in dentistry. Unfortunately, she was denied admission to the Eclectic Medical College and the Ohio College of Dentistry. Her denial was due to her gender. … [Read more...]
International Women’s Day
March 8th is International Women’s Day. The United States first honored the day on February 28th, 1909. International Women’s Day arose from the need for women’s labor reform. It also came from the increasing demand for women's right to vote in the United States and Europe throughout the early 1900’s. Brief History During the early to mid 1900s, there were few celebrations in the … [Read more...]
This Day In American History: The Peace Corps
This Day In American History: On March 5, 1961 President John F. Kennedy signed an executive order establishing the Peace Corps. The Peace Corps sends volunteers to developing countries to help with health care, education, housing, and other basic needs. JFK’s Signature Achievement The creation of the Peace Corps is considered one of the signature achievements of Kennedy’s … [Read more...]
Civil Rights Leaders At Carnegie Hall
This Week In American History: On February 23, 1968 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was key note speaker for civil rights leaders at Carnegie Hall for a benefit celebrating the 100th birthday of W.E.B DuBois. DuBois was the first African American to earn a doctorate. He later became a professor of history, sociology, and economics at Atlanta University. DuBois was also a civil rights … [Read more...]
This Week In American History: Toni Morrison
This Week in American History: Toni Morrison was born in February 1931. As a novelist, editor, and professor, she won both the Nobel and the Pulitzer Prizes. Further, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Obama in 2012. Childhood Born in Lorain, Ohio as Chloe Anthony Wofford, was the second oldest of four children. Her father, George Wofford, worked as a … [Read more...]
