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March 5, 2025 - "I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!" These impacting words were first spoken by Patrick Henry 250 years ago on March 23rd, 1775 at St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia during the Second Virginia Convention. As Patrick Henry was urging the colony of Virginia to organize a volunteer company of cavalry or infantry in every Virginia county to begin preparing troops in the colony for war against one of the world's biggest...
On this day in 1918 the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk was signed ending Russia's Involvement in World War I A Historic Agreement between Germany, Austria, and Russia The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, signed on March 3, 1918, marked a significant turning point in World War I, bringing an end to Russia's participation in the conflict. This treaty was the result of negotiations between the Central Powers, primarily Germany and Austria-Hungary, and the Bolshevik government of Soviet Russia. The agreement not...
On March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that COVID-19 - a previously unknown variant of coronavirus - was declared a global pandemic. The year 2020 will forever be etched in the annals of history as the year when the world faced one of its most formidable public health crises. On March 11, 2020, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, officially declared the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) a pandemic. This proclamation...
A Historic Milestone in Mississippi, 1884 The year 1884 marks a significant milestone in the history of women's education in the United States. It was on this date - March 12 - in 1884 that Mississippi took a pioneering step by establishing the first state college dedicated exclusively to the education of women. This groundbreaking institution, known as the Mississippi Industrial Institute and College (MIIC), was founded in Columbus, Mississippi, with the vision of providing higher education to...
On March 16, 1935, German Chancellor Adolf Hitler publicly announced the rearmament of Germany. This declaration included the introduction of conscription, with the goal of expanding the German army to 550,000 troops. The move was a direct affront to the Treaty of Versailles and was met with shock and condemnation by the international community. Hitler justified his actions by claiming that Germany needed to defend itself against the perceived threat from neighboring countries. He argued that...
Today is not an official holiday, so most schools, businesses, and government offices will be open. However, it is the widely celebrated St. Patrick's Day holiday. On this date in 461 A.D. St. Patrick - one of the most effective missionaries in the history of Christendom - died. The American celebration of St. Patrick's Day is known for Celtic music, green clothes, parades, four-leaf clovers, lots of drinking, and all things Irish. That said, St. Patrick was a real historical person who had a...
On March 2, 1807 - The U.S. Congress passed legislation banning the international slave trade. Introduction The abolition of the slave trade by the United States Congress on this date marks a pivotal moment in the nation's history. The decision to eradicate the inhumane practice of trading enslaved individuals was a monumental step towards the eventual abolition of slavery altogether. This article delves into the historical context, the legislative journey, and the profound impact of this...
A Turning Point in Modern History The Gulf War, also known as Operation Desert Storm, was a monumental conflict that marked a significant turning point in modern history. On February 28, 1991, the war officially came to an end with the Iraqi government of Saddam Hussein agreeing to a ceasefire, bringing relief and jubilation to many and reshaping geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East and beyond. The Prelude to Conflict The origins of the Gulf War can be traced back to August 2, 1990, when...
Recent elections have been laden with controversy. Results of the 2024 election appeared to reflect the backlash against the policies of the outgoing administration. As traumatic and unsettling as recent times have been, intense divisions between American political factions are nothing new. In 1798, under the John Adams administration, the 5th U.S. Congress passed the Alien and Sedition Acts. Part of the reasoning for passage was a fear in some circles that a war with France was imminent. This...
All beginnings are hopeful, but 50 years ago the future of the Conservative Party in Great Britain was dismal. Their leader, Edward Heath, had managed to lose two general elections in a single year-- far from an auspicious beginning. Sensing rumblings among his fellow Conservatives in Parliament, Heath decided to confirm his position as party leader, and to do this, he would convene the party and hold an election. His assumption was that the malcontents would have an opportunity to put up or...
February 6, 2025 - George Washington's birthday is celebrated every year on the third Monday in February as part of the federal holiday known as "President's Day". While in Alabama, "President's Day" is celebrated by the state offices as "George Washington/Thomas Jefferson Birthday". And this year, President's Day falls on Monday, February 17th, 2025. As such, George Washington's home of Mount Vernon has issued the "2025 Cherry Challenge" which is currently underway in Alexandria, Virginia. In t...
February 17m 2025 - Every year, on the third Monday of February, the United States celebrates Presidents Day. This federal holiday, originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, has since evolved to honor all individuals who have served as President of the United States. Today, it stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of American leadership and the guiding principles of democracy. The Origins of Presidents Day Presidents Day was initially known as...
February 17, 2025 - The History Channel is commemorating President's Day with the premiere of its new documentary series on Thomas Jefferson. Set to air at 7 PM Central time, the documentary is set to be a multi-part series. With each episode available for streaming on the History Channel website the next day after its premiere. The "Thomas Jefferson" documentary series is the first installment in what the History Channel is planning as a "History Honors 250" celebration; given that next year wi...
The Second Battle of St. Albans: A Turning Point in the War of the Roses A crucial confrontation in the dynastic struggle The Second Battle of St. Albans, fought on February 17, 1461, was a pivotal conflict in the War of the Roses, a series of dynastic wars between the houses of Lancaster and York for control of the English throne. This battle, marking a significant turning point, saw the Lancastrians achieve a decisive victory over the Yorkists, thereby altering the course of English history....
February 18, 1861 On February 18, 1861, Jefferson Davis was inaugurated as the first and only President of the Confederate States of America. This pivotal event marked the formal commencement of the Confederacy, a government formed by Southern states that had seceded from the United States in the wake of Abraham Lincoln's election. The inauguration took place in Montgomery, Alabama, which served as the initial capital of the Confederacy before it was later moved to Richmond, Virginia. The Road...
In Alabama, former Vice President of the United States Aaron Burr is arrested for treason and confined to Fort Stoddert. This event marked a significant turning point in the early history of the United States, highlighting the volatile political atmosphere and the emerging challenges of governance in a newly established nation. Aaron Burr: A Controversial Figure Aaron Burr was a prominent figure in early American politics, having served as the third Vice President of the United States under...
The 1809 Supreme Court Decision: United States versus Peters was a landmark decision in judicial history upon which our modern interpretation of the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution is based. Introduction The Supreme Court case of United States versus Peters, decided in 1809, stands as a seminal moment in the annals of American legal history. This decision underscored the authority of the federal judiciary over state courts and reinforced the principle of federal supremacy, which is a...
The Battle of Verdun, fought from February 21 to December 18, 1916, stands as one of the most grueling and significant battles of World War I. Located in northeastern France, the town of Verdun became the epicenter of a brutal confrontation between the French and German armies. The battle is often remembered for its sheer scale, the unprecedented loss of life, and its strategic importance in the broader context of the war. Prelude to the Battle The origins of the Battle of Verdun can be traced...
Operation Junction City was the largest American offensive in the Vietnam War. On February 22, 1967 thousands of American forces and their South Vietnamese allies attempted to encircle and trap the bulk of North Vietnamese and Vietcong forces operating in a large sector of what was then South Vietnam. U.S. General William Westmoreland was the commander of U.S. forces in Vietnam at the time. His adversary was North Vietnamese Senior General Nguyen Chi Thanh. Thanh favored large unit engagements...
On February 23, 303 the Roman Emperor Diocletian issued the first of several edicts in which he and his fellow co-emperors attempted to eliminate Christianity from the face of the Earth – they failed. From its very beginning, Christianity was viewed a threat to the Roman state. Romans were very religious. The Romans believed in many gods and goddesses. They readily adopted Greek gods and embraced them as their own mythology. Assyrians gods, Egyptian gods all had their cults in Rome. C...
On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a massive ground and sea invasion of Ukraine. The two nations had been embroiled in a territorial dispute since 2014 when Russia under President Vladimir Putin invaded the Crimea and supported ethnic Russian uorisings in the Ukrainian provinces of Donetsk and Lugansk. Ukraine became a nation when the Union of Soviet Socialist Republicans (USSR) collapsed in 1991. Both Russia and Ukraine inherited vast nuclear arsenals from the USSR. Fearing nuclear...
February 24, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) today spoke on the floor to commemorate the loss and honor the enduring legacy of one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, Lieutenant Colonel Harry Stewart, Jr..Lt. Col. Stewart passed away at the age of 100 recently. Senator Britt shared the remarkable story of Lt. Col. Stewart's journey as a Tuskegee Airman. "He grew up watching planes come in and out of LaGuardia Airport, dreaming of one day flying himself," S...
February 25, 1944: During the height of World War II, U.S. Forces Destroy 135 Japanese Planes in that Marianas and Guam. A Pivotal Moment in the Pacific Theater Introduction The Second World War was marked by numerous strategic battles that shaped the course of history. Among these, the destruction of 135 Japanese planes by U.S. forces in the Marianas and Guam on February 25, 1944, stands out as a pivotal moment in the Pacific Theater. This significant event not only demonstrated the might and...
Seventy-five years ago, William Faulkner was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature, an accomplishment that was significant enough, but what he said in his acceptance speech is perhaps even more significant and timeless. The dawning nuclear age of the 1940s called into question the viability of civilization and continued existence of mankind. Science was in its heyday, and the American military was on the cutting edge to achieve global hegemony. Given the might and power of the United States,...
January rarely affords what anyone would describe as good weather in Washington, but this January 6 was adequate and normal, though it was probably good to have a Republican cloth coat. The U.S. House of Representatives had convened at noon to consider routine matters, not the least of which was to accept the oath of office from Alabama Congressman George Grant, who, due to illness, was not able to be in town to take the actual oath with the other re-elected House members. The Speaker adjourned...
