US History
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The Paris Peace Accords and the End of the Vietnam War The Paris Peace Accords, officially titled the Agreement on Ending the War and Restoring Peace in Vietnam, were signed on January 27, 1973, marking a pivotal moment in one of the most contentious conflicts of the 20th century—the Vietnam War. Negotiated over nearly five…
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This subject is close to my heart—it makes me emotional. In fact, after enjoying a few of these, it makes me very emotional. What am I talking about? Beer! But not just any beer—canned beer. Having a can of beer isn’t just having a drink; it’s embarking on a mini-adventure. First, you chill it to…
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In the early 20th century, radio emerged as a powerful medium, reshaping the ways people communicated, entertained themselves, and consumed news and commentary. However, as with any form of communication, it also became a platform for hate speech. One of the most notorious instances of this was the first documented anti-Semitic rhetoric broadcast over U.S.…
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In 1978, Rodney Alcala appeared on The Dating Game. In this popular TV show where three eligible bachelors competed for a date with a bachelorette. The show was full of innuendo, and the host introduced Alcala as a “successful photographer who got his start when his father found him in the darkroom at age 13,…
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Cornelis Jacobszoon Drebbel was a Dutch engineer and inventor. He was the builder of the first operational submarine in 1620, but it was not until 150 years later that they were first used in naval combat. The world’s first submarine attack occurred during the American Revolutionary War, on September 7, 1776. This historical event was…
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Very few people will dispute that Abraham Lincoln was one of the greatest, if not the greatest, US President. However, his moral values weren’t as pure as many people think they were. Thirty-eight Native Americans were hanged on Dec. 26, 1862, as ordered by President Abraham Lincoln, on December 6, 1862, after the 1862 Dakota…
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It is hard to believe it has been 23 years ago since the Columbine High School massacre happened. On April 20,1999, the Columbine High School massacre took place in Colorado as two students shot and killed 12 classmates and one teacher before taking their own lives. So many articles have been written about it and…
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US President Abraham Lincoln was the third American president to die in office , and the first of four presidents to be assassinated. The other three were James Garfield (1881), William McKinley (1901) and John F. Kennedy (1963). Lincoln’s death came in the closing days of the American Civil War, and a day after he…
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December 28, 1732 — The first “Poor Richard’s Almanack” was published by Richard Saunders. He continued to publish new editions for 25 years, bringing him much economic success and popularity. The almanack sold as many as 10,000 copies a year. Below are some quotes and little nuggets of wisdom from the series of books “Three…
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Lee Harvey Oswald left Moscow on June 1st, 1962. Two days later on June 3,1962 he crossed the Dutch border at Oldenzaal. From Oldenzaal he traveled to Rotterdam to board the cruise ship ‘SS Maasdam IV’ to set sail for New Yoek on June 4,1962. From the time he crossed the Dutch border to the…
