Today in History: Delaware Refuses to Ratify the 13th Amendment
Today in 1865, the legislature of Delaware refused to ratify the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution – which intended to end slavery and indentured servitude in all the states. Some politicians within the state, namely James Bayard and his supporters,...
Today in History: John Marshall Nominated as Chief Justice
Today in 1801, John Marshall was appointed the Chief Justice of the United States by President John Adams. Nominated at a time of severe partisan discord, Adams hoped Marshall’s appointment would help to counteract the influence of the Jeffersonian Republicans and...
Today in History: Georgia Becomes 4th State to Ratify the Constitution
Today in 1788, Georgia ratified the United States Constitution, becoming the fourth state to do so. There was virtually no opposition to the Constitution’s ratification in in the state and there are very few detailed records of the state’s proceedings. The official...