by Matilda Cruz | Aug 21, 2023 | History
Hawaii, once ruled by a monarch like England, saw a significant change in its history on August 21, 1959, when it officially became the 50th state in the United States of America. The 50th star on the American flag commemorated this momentous event. Fun Facts: The...
by Matilda Cruz | Aug 20, 2023 | History
On August 20th, 1619, one of the darkest chapters in the history of the United States began when a group of “twenty and odd” enslaved people were delivered to the shores of British America. The captives originated from modern-day Angola and were delivered to Old Point...
by Matilda Cruz | Aug 19, 2023 | History
On August 19th, 1946, the 42nd president of the United States was born. William “Bill” Clinton was born and raised in Hope, Arkansas. He attended Georgetown University and Yale Law School before serving as the State Attorney General of Arkansas. He served two...
by Matilda Cruz | Aug 18, 2023 | History
On August 18th, 1919, the Anti-Cigarette League was officially established in Chicago, Illinois, marking a significant milestone in the fight against smoking. Almost 30 years after the community’s inception in 1890, Lucy Page Gaston debuted the Anti-Cigarette League...
by Matilda Cruz | Aug 17, 2023 | History
On August 17, 1903, Joseph Pulitzer donated $2,000,000 to Columbia University. As a career journalist and newspaper publisher, Pulitzer wanted to leave a legacy of educating and celebrating ethical journalists. Most of the money from his donation was allocated to fund...
