President Reagan’s “Tear Down This Wall” Speech: A Defining Moment in History On June 12, 1987, at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, President Ronald Reagan delivered a speech that would go down in history as one of his most iconic moments....
On June 5th, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Selective Service Act into law, mandating enlistments for all men between the ages of 21 and 30. The act also prompted the formation of a national guard and volunteer force to bolster the troops on the western...
On June 9, 1863, during the Gettysburg Campaign, the largest cavalry battle of the Civil War took place in Brandy Station. This one-day battle occurred in the Shenandoah Valley and involved over 20,000 soldiers, including horse artillery and infantry. The Union...
June 16th, 1858: A House Divided Did you know that on June 16th, 1858, a speech was delivered that would go down in American history? Abraham Lincoln’s “A House Divided” speech was given at the Illinois State Capitol and addressed the issue of...
Celebrating Bravery: June 1st, 1813 – Don’t Give Up the Ship June 1st is an important day in American history that commemorates the bravery of midshipmen during the War of 1812. On this day, a group of young midshipmen aboard USS Chesapeake refused to...