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April 11, 2025By Day In History
On April 11, 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson took pen to paper, signing into law a landmark piece of legislation that would leave an indelible mark on the fabric of American society: the Civil Rights Act of 1968. This pivotal moment in history represented a significant stride forward in the ongoing struggle for equality and
April 7, 2025By Day In History
On April 7, 1948, the World Health Organization (WHO) was officially founded, marking a significant milestone in global public health. Created as a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN), the WHO’s primary mission is to ensure that all people have access to the highest possible standard of health. Its creation was a response to
March 30, 2025By Day In History
On March 30, 1981, an attempt was made on the life of U.S. President Ronald Reagan, an event that would go down in history as a moment of profound shock and drama. The assassination attempt occurred just outside the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., and it marked a pivotal moment in Reagan’s presidency, as
March 26, 2025By Day In History
On March 26th, 1951, President Harry S. Truman signed Executive Order 10281, officially adopting the flag of the United States Air Force. This historic moment not only recognized the distinct identity and contributions of the Air Force but also symbolized the culmination of its evolution as a separate branch of the U.S. armed forces. The
March 25, 2025By Day In History
On March 25, 1965, a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement was achieved with the completion of the Selma to Montgomery march, a powerful act of nonviolent resistance led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The march was a key event in the fight for voting rights for African Americans in the South and
March 23, 2025By Day In History
On March 23, 1775, in Richmond, Virginia, Patrick Henry delivered one of the most powerful and enduring speeches in American history. Standing before the Virginia Convention at St. John’s Church, Henry’s impassioned words, “Give me liberty, or give me death!” became a rallying cry for those seeking independence from Great Britain. This speech played a
March 21, 2025By Day In History
On March 21, 1965, under the watchful gaze of hundreds of National Guard troops, a determined line of civil rights demonstrators began their third march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. Led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., this historic march, culminating in the passage of the Voting Rights Act later that year, marked a critical
March 16, 2025By Day In History
In 1802, Congress passed legislation to establish the United States Military Academy at West Point, marking the beginning of an institution that would go on to become one of the most prestigious and influential military academies in the world. West Point, located on the banks of the Hudson River in New York, has not only
March 7, 2025By Day In History
March 7, 1965, forever etched in the annals of American history as Bloody Sunday, stands as a somber reminder of the enduring struggle for civil rights and racial equality in the United States. Roots of Injustice The events leading up to Bloody Sunday were rooted in the deep-seated racism and segregation that pervaded the American
February 19, 2025By Day In History
Picture this: February 19th, 1881. Kansas, a young state still shaking off the dust of frontier life, takes a radical step. Gone are the days of dusty saloons and whiskey-fueled brawls. Instead, a new era dawns under the banner of temperance, as Kansas becomes the first state in the entire United States to outlaw the