taraJan 31, 20202 minThis Day in History: Gouverneur Morris, author of the Constitution’s PreambleOn this day in 1752, Gouverneur Morris, author of the Constitution’s Preamble, is born in New York. Morris was well-educated, witty,...
taraJan 28, 20203 minThis Day in History: The Sixteenth Amendment is considered by the statesDuring this week in 1913, several states ratify the 16th Amendment. A proclamation would soon be issued by the U.S. Secretary of State,...
taraJan 25, 20202 minThis Day in History: New Hampshire ratifies the Bill of RightsOn this day in 1790, New Hampshire ratifies eleven amendments to the United States Constitution. These amendments (plus one other) had...
taraJan 16, 20203 minThis Day in History: A tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron BurrOn this day in 1801, Alexander Hamilton writes a scathing letter about then-presidential candidate Aaron Burr. “[G]reat Ambition...