taraJan 7, 20203 minThis Day in History: America's first presidential electionOn this day in 1789, the first presidential electors are selected. Just a few weeks later, the Electoral College would elect George...
taraAug 23, 20192 minThis Day in History: The (almost) 14th state to join the Union, the State of FranklinOn this day in 1784, the State of Franklin declares its independence from North Carolina. Did you know that a state named Franklin could...
taraAug 1, 20193 minThis Day in History: The Whiskey Rebellion “wantonly threatens” AmericaOn this day in 1794, the so-called Whiskey Rebellion reaches its high point. The rebellion ultimately failed, but George Washington would...
taraMay 7, 20192 minThis Day in History: George Washington’s inaugural ballOn this day in 1789, the first inaugural ball is held. It wasn’t quite what we think of as a presidential ball, but it was a celebration,...