taraNov 27, 20202 minThis Day in History: The first Thanksgiving ProclamationOn this day in 1789, Americans celebrate their first Thanksgiving as a nation under the United States Constitution. President George Wash...
taraSep 5, 20202 minThis Day in History: The first Continental Congress opens in prayerOn this day in 1774, the first Continental Congress convenes at Carpenters’ Hall in Philadelphia. Its goal was to coordinate a response t...
taraAug 18, 20202 minThis Day in History: George Washington’s memorable words to the Jewish peopleOn this day in 1790, George Washington writes his famous letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island. He was then visiting...
taraJul 30, 20202 minThis Day in History: “In God We Trust” becomes the national mottoOn this day in 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs a law making “In God We Trust” the national motto. His action came just two yea...
taraMay 5, 20202 minThis Day in History: The origins of the National Day of PrayerOn this day in 1988, President Ronald Reagan signs a law designating the first Thursday in May as the National Day of Prayer. Of course, ...
taraMay 1, 20202 minThis Day in History: George Washington, the Baptists, & religious freedomDuring this month in 1789, Washington responds to a letter from the United Baptist Churches of Virginia. These Baptists were worried: Was...
taraMay 24, 20172 minThis Day in History: Virginia takes a stand against Great BritainOn this day in 1774, the Virginia House of Burgesses takes a stand against Great Britain. The colonists were fed up! The British Parliame...
taraMay 18, 20172 minThis Day in History: “In God We Trust” restored to U.S. coinsOn this day in 1908, Teddy Roosevelt signs an act restoring the motto “In God We Trust” to certain U.S. coins. His decision to sign this ...
taraMar 20, 20173 minThis Day in History: General George Washington vs. pacifist QuakersOn this day in 1778, General George Washington writes a letter to Brigadier General John Lacey. He wanted Lacey to prevent Quakers from e...
taraNov 5, 20162 minThis Day in History: George Washington squashes anti-Catholic demonstrationsOn this day in 1775, Washington issues a stern rebuke to his soldiers. They were planning to celebrate an anti-Catholic holiday known as ...
