by qdmhistory | Oct 27, 2022 | History
On October 27, 1858, Teddy Roosevelt was born. On October 27, 1880, he married the love of his life, Alice Hathaway Lee. The two settled down into a pleasant routine of married life, where Roosevelt worked as a New York State Assemblyman and saved money by combining...
by qdmhistory | Oct 26, 2022 | History
Smallpox is a deadly disease that leaves its victims full of painful pustules along the head, trunk, and legs. There was a time when about 3 out of every 10 people who contracted the disease died, and those who survived still risked permanent scars and blindness. The...
by qdmhistory | Oct 25, 2022 | History
In 1854, Britain, France, and Turkey were at war with Russia in Crimea. And, on October 25, they fought valiantly to keep the Russians from capturing the strategically valuable port of Balaclava. The battle was going pretty well, too, even though the Russians had just...
by qdmhistory | Oct 24, 2022 | History
Al Capone’s name still echoes through American history as one of the most notorious gangsters to hit the streets of Chicago. His life story and legacy are featured in numerous books and films. Even the City of Chicago cashes in with tourist dollars from daily tours of...
by qdmhistory | Oct 23, 2022 | History
It’s not uncommon for a government to spend more than it can raise in taxes. When that happens, the Federal Government borrows money to cover the required deficit. When the government has a surplus, it pays off the outstanding debts. However, the US reached a major...
