Today in History: Patrick Henry Inaugurated as Virginia’s 1st Governor
Today in history, on June 29 1776, Patrick Henry was inaugurated as Virginiaโs first governor. The event marked the first time in history where a republican governor took office under a constitution written and ratified by representatives of the people. By June of...
Today in History: Carolina Day
On June 28, 1776, American forces won their first significant battle of the War for Independence when South Carolina troops defeated a British naval force. With tensions between the colonies and Great Britain rising, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina ordered...
Today in History: First Declaration of War under the Constitution
On June 18, 1812, President James Madison signed the first declaration of war in U.S. history. On June 1, the president delivered a message to Congress outlining British transgressions against the U.S. The grievances primarily revolved around actions taken by the...