(AP) – The State Journal-Register reported a box made from a tree stump on which
Abraham Lincoln purportedly gave one of his earliest political speeches was given
to the Rochester Historical Preservation Society last week. According to the paper,
Lincoln delivered a speech in the town in 1832, when he campaigned for the State
House.
Abraham Lincoln in 1832 at 23 years of age.
President Lyndon B. Johnson (below) signed a bill creating the Department of
Transportation on this day in 1966. The Department’s first official work day
was April 1, 1967.
The DOT bill being signed by President Johnson.
CARLATA BRADLEY
on the day in 1792, the cornerstone of the Executive Mansion was
laid in Washington, DC. President George Washington is depicted
above officiating the event. The building became known as the
White House in 1818.
Margaret Hilda Thatcher (October 13, 1925 – April 8, 2013)
Margaret Thatcher led the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party from 1975 to 1990
and served as its first female Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990. Originally a chemist,
she entered into politics and became known as the Iron Lady for her unwavering
politics.
On this day in 1974.
The Beatles’ First Appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show," 1964.
Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel
Paul Frederic Simon
Singer-songwriter Paul Simon is known for his partnership with Art Garfunkel
in Simon and Garfunkel. He went on to find solo success with albums like Graceland.
CAMILLE BOHANNON
The Battle of Antietam took place during the American Civil War on this day in
1862. More than 23,000 men were killed, wounded, or missing. The Rebel
advance was ended with heavy losses to both armies.
The Constitution of the United States of America was signed by delegates at
the Constitutional Convention on this day in 1787.
Hiram King "Hank" Williams (September 17, 1923 – January 1, 1953)
Regarded as one of the most significant and influential American singers
and songwriters of the 20th century. Williams recorded 35 singles, five
released posthumously, that reached the Top 10 of the Billboard Country
& Western Best Sellers chart, including 11 that ranked number one, three posthumously.
Hank Williams on the fiddle with Big Bill Lister on guitar
"M*A*S*H" premiered on CBS-TV on this day in 1972.
The series ended on February 28, 1983, with the finale,
showcased as a television film, titled "Goodbye, Farewell
and Amen", becoming the most-watched and highest-rated
single television episode in U.S. television history at the time.
Senator Strom Thurmond of South Carolina set a filibuster record
when he spoke for 24 hours and 18 minutes in an attempt to kill
the Civil Rights Act of 1957. Thurmond died in his sleep on June
26, 2003, at 9:45 p.m. of heart failure at a hospital in Edgefield,
South Carolina. He was 100 years old. Thurmond was the longest-
serving senator in history.
James Strom Thurmond
(December 5, 1902 – June 26, 2003)
