On this day, May 27, 1668, three casualties in the struggle for religious freedom are exiled from Massachusetts because of their denominational faith. The story of our struggle to obtain religious freedom is here:
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Today in History: May 26, John Wayne and American Values
On this day, May 26, 1907, one of the most iconic American actors is born. Who is he? The story is here:
Today in History: May 25, 1521, Luther Declared an Outlaw – Freedom of Conscience
On this day, May 25, 1521, the seed of a future society based on freedom of conscience is planted. What was it? The story is here:
Today In History: May 24, 1844 Morse Code
On the day, May 24, 1844, the greatest discovery in the methods of communication was successfully put to the test launching the world-wide communications revolution. What was it? The story is here:
Today In History: May 23, 1785 Ben Franklin’s Bifocals
On this day, May 23, 1785, Benjamin Franklin announces his latest invention helping book readers everywhere, what was it? Plus he wished he could have born in our time – why?
Free markets and free men: How we went from average income of $3 dollars a day to $130.
Today in History: May 20, 1775 The Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence
On this day, May 20, 1775, the first Colonial Declaration of Independence was written, or was it? Here’s the story:
Today in History: May 19, 1899 The First International Peace Conference
On this day, May 19th, 1899, reps of the first International Peace Conference contemplate their awesome responsibility. Arbitration is to be preferred over the mis-informed populace’s impatient rush to war. The story is here:
Today in History: May 18, 1675, Marquette Dies
On this day, May 18, 1675, the man who discovered the Mississippi, one of most beloved optimists who ever lived, died. Who is he? The story is here:
Today in History: May 17 1673, Louis Jolliet and Jacques Marquette Begin Exploring The Mississippi River
On this day, May 17th, 1673, two forgotten heroes begin an exploration which led to one of the greatest discoveries in history. Here’s the story: