On a spring evening in 1865, American history took a dramatic turn. President Abraham Lincoln, celebrating the Union’s victory in the Civil War, went to Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. He had no idea this night would be his last. At 10:15 PM, as...
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...
Did you know that the War of 1812, also known as America’s “Second War of Independence,” was a clash of maritime rights, territorial ambitions, and national pride? It took place from 1812 to 1815 and had lasting effects on both the United States and...
Twelfth Amendment to the United States Constitution Did you know that the Twelfth Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified on June 15, 1804, and it established new rules for the designation of the President and Vice President? This amendment was...