September 9, 1850 – California Becomes a State

September 9, 1850 – California Becomes a State

In the mid-19th century, the leaders of the relatively young country of the United States began to focus on growth and expansion. Fueled by the idea of Manifest Destiny—the belief that the United States was divinely ordained to expand—these leaders pushed westward for...
September 7, 1921 – The First Miss America Pageant

September 7, 1921 – The First Miss America Pageant

What began as a publicity stunt evolved into a lasting tradition that fused beauty, culture, and spectacle. The inaugural Miss America Pageant took place on September 7, 1921, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. A Tourism Strategy In the early 20th century, Atlantic City...