taraJan 313 minThis Day in History: Washington’s Birthday a federal holidayOn this day in 1879, Congress makes George Washington’s birthday a holiday. As far as the federal government is concerned, there is no...
taraJan 23 minThis Day in History: Annie Moore, first at Ellis IslandOn this day in 1892, teenager Annie Moore becomes the first immigrant to pass through Ellis Island. Do you know about the mystery...
taraNov 23, 20231 minThis Day in History: Happy Thanksgiving!At about this time in 1789, our country observes its first day of Thanksgiving and prayer. “[I]t is the duty of all Nations to...
taraNov 16, 20232 minThis Day in History: FranksgivingDuring this month in 1941, Thanksgiving is celebrated on two different dates. The federal government and some states celebrated the...