Remembering Boston Massacre Day: John Hancock Edition
Little known to most people today, for many years after the Boston Massacre of March 5, 1770 – residents of the city held a solemn public holiday to commemorate the event annually. These tributes featured special orations, poetry, and visual representations. On...
Today in History: James Madison Vetoes Infrastructure Spending Bill
Today in 1817, President James Madison vetoed the Bonus Bill of 1817 – a plan that called for the federal construction of various roads, bridges, and canals throughout the country. In a letter to Congress, the president explained his rationale. Out of all historical...
Remembering The Chancellor: Robert R. Livingston
While most people today never heard his name, if you were alive at the time of the founding, you definitely knew “The Chancellor,” Robert R. Livingston, who passed away today in history – Feb 26, 1813. Get a highlight reel of his life – from...