Today in U.S. history: On March 30, 1867 the United States acquired Alaska from Russia. The 586,412 square miles worth of land cost the U.S. $7.2 million. The Alaska purchase marked the end of Russian efforts to expand trade and settlements to the Pacific coast of North America. Further, this allowed the U.S. to rise as a great power in the Asia-Pacific region. History Beginning in … [Read more...]
National Vietnam War Veterans Day 2022
The final U.S. combat troops left Vietnam on March 29, 1973 and the U.S. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam was officially disestablished. Suitably, the designation of National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29 began in 2017 when President Trump signed the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017. Prior to the Recognition Act of 2017, in 2012 the U.S. began a 13-year … [Read more...]
National Supreme Sacrifice Day
This Week In American History: March 18th is National Supreme Sacrifice Day. It is a day observed annually. A day of commemoration, it honors those who sacrificed their lives for the sake and good of others. The Day’s Origin Frequently, soldiers who served and perished in war are the ones who first come to mind when picturing heroes. However, hero celebrations originally began in … [Read more...]
Freedom of Information Day
Freedom of Information Day - FOID March 16th is Freedom of Information Day. Congress passed the Freedom of Information Act in 1967. Promoting the idea that “a well-informed citizenry can take part in the important decisions that set the present and future course of the Nation.” Additionally, President James Madison was born March 16th, 1751. Therefore, government officials chose this … [Read more...]
International Day of Mathematics
International Day of Mathematics is celebrated every year on March 14th. The day is also known as Pi Day. The mathematical constant Pi is approximately 3.14 so the day's nickname is fitting. Worldwide, people participate in math activities to celebrate this day. History of International Day of Mathematics The day aims to educate people on the essential role of mathematics in … [Read more...]
FDR Signs the Lend-Lease Act
On this day in U.S. History: FDR Signs the Lend-Lease Act on March 11, 1941. The Lend Lease Act states that the U.S. government could lend or lease war supplies, rather than sell. However, the Act further states that these supplies may only be leased to a nation deemed “vital to the defense of the United States.” Most importantly, passage of the Act enabled a struggling Great Britain to … [Read more...]
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