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...]
Purple Day: Supporting Epilepsy Awareness
Purple Day is an international grassroots effort to increase awareness for epilepsy worldwide. On March 26th people in all countries are invited to wear purple and host events in support of epilepsy awareness. About Epilepsy Approximately 50 million people (2.2 million Americans) have epilepsy. It is one of the most common neurological diseases globally. Most epilepsy begins at the … [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...]
This Week In Alaskan History: Vern Tejas
This Week In Alaskan History: On March 7, 1988 Vern Tejas became the first person to complete a solo winter ascent of Denali, the highest mountain peak in North America. Tejas and His 1988 Solo Climb During his solo climb, Vern Tejas had to dig a snow cave for survival. He waited out a blizzard that had overcome him in the cave before returning to safety. Tejas and the Seven … [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...]
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