On April 9, 1865 General Robert Lee surrendered to General Ulysses Grant at Appomattox, Virginia, effectively bringing about the end of the Civil War. Appomattox Campaign Lee’s army fought a series of battles in the Appomattox Campaign against Grant that ultimately left them exhausted and stretched their lines of defense too thin. Meanwhile, Grant took advantage of the situation … [Read more...]
Autism Acceptance Month
In 1970, the Autism Society started spreading nationwide awareness about autism. Two years later, the Autism Society launched the first annual National Autistic Children’s week which evolved into Autism Acceptance Month. The Autism Society has changed the reference from Autism Awareness Month to Autism Acceptance Month due to the growing need of acceptance in the community. The symbol to … [Read more...]
The Seismic Wave Warning System
This Week in Alaskan History: On April 1, 1946 a massive undersea earthquake off the coast of Alaska triggered a tsunami that reached as far as Hawaii. It prompted the U.S. to establish the Seismic Sea Wave Warning System just two years later. 04/01/46 Undersea Earthquake and Alaska In the middle of the night, 13,000 feet beneath the ocean surface, a 7.4-magnitude tremor was … [Read more...]
Seward’s Day
Today Alaskans will celebrate Seward’s Day. On the last Monday of every March, Alaskans recognize Seward's Day. It commemorates the signing of the treaty by which the United States purchased Alaska from Russia. History of the Alaska Purchase U.S. Secretary of State William H. Seward signed a treaty with Russia for the purchase of Alaska for $7 million. Despite the bargain … [Read more...]
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
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...]
Gov. Walter E. Clark and House Bill No. 2
This week in Alaska History: On March 21, 1913 Governor Walter E. Clark signed House Bill No. 2, giving Alaskan women the right to vote. Women’s Suffrage In the West and East For nearly 150 years, from the Declaration of Independence until the adoption of the 19th Amendment on August 26, 1920, the right to vote had been denied to most women throughout the United … [Read more...]
