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On this day, August 2, 1923, the first President elected… By Daniel Sheridan
The First U.S. Patent – By Daniel Sheridan
#OTD, July 31, 1790, the very first American patent, which George Washington signed, was issued to Samuel Hopkins for a process of making potash, an ingredient used in fertilizer.
Abraham […]
Today is the Birthday of America’s Free Institutions!
#OTD, July 30, 1619, the first legislative body chosen by the people met in Virginia, which marks the birthday of America’s free institutions.
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Building America and Expanding Narrow Minds with Iron Rails – By Daniel Sheridan
#OTD, June 9, 1781, a man was born whose world-changing invention built America.
In the 1830s, the world began progressing technologically at unprecedented levels through the […]
General Orders, 9 July 1776…Head Quarters, New York…by Daniel Sheridan
#OTD, July 9, 1776, General George Washington orders that the Declaration of Independence is to be read to the troops.
General Orders, 9 July 1776…Head Quarters, New York…
The Freedom of the Press – By Daniel Sheridan
#OTD, July 8, 1889, the “Wall Street Journal” begins publishing.
“Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom of speech or of the press…”