taraMay 133 minThis Day in History: The United States declares war on MexicoOn this day in 1846, the United States declares war on Mexico. President James Polk had asked Congress for such a declaration a mere two days earlier. The Me...
taraJun 7, 20193 minThis Day in History: Daniel Boone explores the territory in “Kentucke”On this day in 1769, Daniel Boone gets his first good look at the territory in Kentucky—or “Kentucke,” as it was sometimes called. The Kentucky Historical So...
taraOct 19, 20183 minThis Day in History: “Seward’s Folly” and the purchase of AlaskaOn this day in 1867, the United States takes control of territory in Alaska. Secretary of State William Seward had just brokered a deal to buy it from the Ru...
taraOct 18, 20173 minThis Day in History: Puerto Rico becomes a part of the United StatesOn this day in 1898, an American flag is raised over Puerto Rico. The island was no longer a Spanish possession. It was under the control of the United State...
taraOct 25, 20162 minThis Day in History: The end of the Pony ExpressOn this day in 1861, the first transcontinental telegraph is sent, bringing an end to the Pony Express. The task seemed impossible at first! How could cable ...
