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Today in History: May 16, 1801, William Seward and the Underground Railroad
On this day, May 16, 1801, a leader in the anti-slavery movement, who survived an assassination attempt, and who is responsible for adding a refrigerator to the United States, is born. Who is he? The story is here:
Today in History: May 13, 1607, Jamestown
On this day, May 13, 1607, the greatest potential in human history began. Learn the story here:
Amerigo Vespucci
Pope Alexander the Sixth and the Line of Demarcation; Treaty of Tordesillas; Amerigo gets a promotion; Amerigo goes farther south than anyone before.
Pinzon, Vespucci and Gama
Pinzon’s discoveries; Amazing news from Lisbon!; How Venezuela got its name; Pinzon discovers the Amazon; Amerigo’s second voyage.
Today In History: May 12, 1626, Louis Hennepin and Niagara Falls
On this day, May 12, 1626, a North American explorer who made Niagara Falls known to the world, is born. Who is he? Listen to the story here:
Today In History: May 11, 1846, The Mexican-American War
On this day, May 11, 1846, an American war of conquest begins which was inspired by slavery and religion. What was it? The story is here:
Today In History: May 10, 1534, Jacques Cartier and the Discovery of Canada
On this day, May 10, 1534, Canada is born. Spain had Columbus, England had John Cabot, who did France have? Listen to the story:
Today in History: May 9, 1657, William Bradford and Stepping Stones
On this day in 1657, a forgotten Founding Father who created generational stepping stones, dies. Who is he? Listen to his story here: