Winston Churchill became the first British Prime Minister to address a
joint meeting of the US Congress. He focused his speech on Germany
and Japan.
26
Dec
CHURCHILL ADDRESSED CONGRESS ON THIS DAY IN 1941
10
Nov
THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARINE CORPS
The United States marine Corps was formed on this date in 1775 under the
authority of the Continental Congress.
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28
Oct
NO SPIRITS IN 1919
Congress, on this date in 1919, passed the Volstead Act, also known as The Prohibition Amendment. This was over the veto of President Woodrow Wilson.
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