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...]
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...]
