The most raucous inauguration in American History was that of Andrew Jackson on March 4, 1829. “Old Hickory” was the first common person to be elected President. By common, I am referring to his birth, not his personality. His Read more
On March 1, 1932, Charles and Anne Murrow Lindbergh’s nineteen-month-old baby boy Charles, Jr. was taken from his second story bedroom in Hopewell, New Jersey. The kidnapper left a note with a symbol on it. The note demanded $50,000. It Read more
One of the most unusual wars in history occurred in Australia in 1932. And the bad guys won. If you can call birds bad guys, that is. When Australian soldiers returned from the Great War, they were rewarded with Read more
Wake up at dawn in the barracks or tent you share with seven other soldiers. Put on your tunic, belt, and sandals. Breakfast of porridge or bread. Don armor and go to morning muster. Daily tasks – clean latrines, clean Read more
The first enemy attack on American soil since the British attacked Washington during the War of 1812 occurred on Feb. 23, 1942. In the period after Pearl Harbor, the Japanese sent seven subs to roam the California coastline in Read more
NAME – George Washington NICKNAME(S) – The Old Fox / The Sage of Mount Vernon BIRTH / DEATH – Feb. 22, 1732 Westmoreland County, Va. / Dec. 14, 1799 Mount Vernon FATHER – planter (died when he was 11) MOTHER Read more
Some historians believe Mardi Gras can be traced back to two Roman celebrations. Lupercalia was a wild day where nude young men ran around and struck women with thongs. Saturnalia also had a party atmosphere. Masters served their slave Read more
The Democratic Convention of 1968 took place in Chicago. It took place in a year when the anti-Vietnam War movement and the counterculture were peaking. The event attracted 10,000 anti-war protesters. Chaos ensued as police clashed with demonstrators. Mayor Read more
Aaron Burr came from a wealthy family. He graduated from the College of New Jersey (today it is Princeton) at age 17. He served with valor in the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War. After the war, he entered Read more