For much of U.S. history, March 4 was one of the most important dates on the American calendar. From 1793 until 1933, it was the official inauguration day for presidents under the Constitution. Among the many leaders sworn in on that date, few moments were as consequential as the inaugurations of Abraham Lincoln in 1861

On March 2, 1904, in Springfield, a child was born who would forever change the landscape of children’s literature. Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known to the world as Dr. Seuss, grew up to become one of the most beloved and influential storytellers of the 20th century. Through whimsical rhymes, imaginative characters, and playful language, he