On this day, June 9, 1781, a man is born whose world changing invention helped build America. The story is here:
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June 8, 1789, James Madison Proposes The Bill of Rights to Congress
On this day, June 8, 1789, James Madison introduces proposed amendments to the U.S. Constitution which would become the Bill of Rights. Why do we need a bill of rights? The story is here:
June 7, 1769, Boone Day
On this day, June 7, 1769, one of America’s greatest pioneers helps blaze the trail of westward expansion. What is a pioneer and why are they so important? Here’s the story:
June 6, 1944, Operation Overlord
On this day, June 6, 1944, D-Day, what was probably the largest coordinated landing on enemy shores the world has ever seen, begins. Here’s the story:
Adam Smith’s Wealth of Nations
On this day, June 5, 1723, a man who wrote an economics book that would have more influence than the Napoleonic wars, is born. Here’s the story:
June 2, 1774, The Quartering Act
On this day, June 2, 1774, a law was enacted which exposed Massachusetts women to a fate worse than death. How King George turned the Revolution into an armed resistance against home invaders and potential rapists of wives and daughters. Here’s the story:
Don’t Give Up The Ship!
On this day, June 1, 1813, an American Navy Captain, as he lay dying, shouts out his heroic final command, which becomes the rallying cry of his countrymen. Who was he? What was his command? Here’s the story:
The Johnstown Flood: Inspiration Arising Out Of The Wreckage Caused By Irresponsibility
On this day, May 31st, 1889, one of the worst disasters in American history, devastates a city. How the people come together afterward is inspiring! Here’s the story:
The First Daily Newspaper: Freedom of the Press, Liberty, and the Character of the People
On this day, May 30, 1783, the first daily newspaper is published. “Freedom of the Press” is essential to liberty and it reflects the character “We the People.” The story is here:
The First Amendment: The story of our long struggle for religious freedom
#OnThisDay, May 27, 1668, three colonists are expelled from Massachusetts for being Baptists. But this is just one battle in our long struggle for religious liberty. Here’s the story: