On July 8, 1776, the Liberty Bell rang forth from Independence Hall tower in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. On that day it summoned all Philadelphia's citizens to hear Colonel John Nixon give the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. The Bell’s History In 1751, The Pennsylvania Assembly ordered the construction of The Liberty Bell to commemorate the 50-year … [Read more...]
Celebrate Freedom
On July 4th, 1776 the Continental Congress officially adopted the Declaration of Independence. Thus, the day is remembered as the true start of America’s independence from Britain. The day has been set aside to celebrate freedom since this momentous day. In 1870 the U.S. Congress made July 4th a federal holiday. Independence Day History Although the Continental Congress voted for … [Read more...]
National PTSD Awareness Day
Today, June 27th, is National PTSD Awareness Day. PTSD or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is a complex disorder caused by experiencing or witnessing trauma. PTSD can arise from many events such as car accidents, combat, natural disasters, or an assault. People can develop PTSD at any age and the factors that contribute to the disorder are most often out of that person’s … [Read more...]
U.S. Supreme Court Rules on Miranda v. Arizona
This day in U.S. History: On June 13, 1966, the U.S. Supreme Court rules on the Miranda v. Arizona case. The Court found Miranda's confession to be illegitimate. Further, the Supreme Court found Miranda's right violated under the 5th and 6th Amendments. The decision came down to a 5-4 vote in the U.S. Supreme Court. Miranda v. Arizona: The Case On March 13, 1963, police arrested … [Read more...]
Memorial Day – Remember The Fallen
Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States to remember those who died serving in the Armed Forces. The United States remembers these brave men and women on Memorial Day - held the last Monday of May each year. History of the Day After the civil war, many cities honored fallen soldiers. By 1890, every Northern state adopted "Decoration Day" as a … [Read more...]
The First U.S. Cross-Country Road Trip
This Day In U.S. History: On May 23, 1903, Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson began the first U.S. Cross-Country Road Trip. Allegedly, Jackson made a bet that the trip from San Francisco to New York would take less than 90 days. Amazingly, it only took 63. Of course, not all was smooth sailing. Preparing to go Cross-Country First, Jackson chose a car. The winner was a cherry red 1903 … [Read more...]
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