taraNov 16, 20212 minThis Day in History: The controversial Jefferson MemorialOn this day in 1939, a cornerstone is laid for the Jefferson Memorial. Statues of America’s third President have become controversial in...
taraNov 4, 20213 minThis Day in History: The unexpected wedding of Mary & Abraham LincolnOn this day in 1842, Mary Todd marries Abraham Lincoln, giving almost no notice to her family. Her family was not exactly pleased with...
taraOct 14, 20213 minThis Day in History: The Attempted Assassination of Teddy RooseveltOn this day in 1912, Teddy Roosevelt is shot by a would-be assassin. By then, Roosevelt was a former President, but he was campaigning to...
taraSep 22, 20213 minThis Day in History: Abraham Lincoln nearly fights a duelOn this day in 1842, Abraham Lincoln nearly fights a duel. How on earth did “Honest Abe” manage to find himself in such a scrape? Lincoln...