December 28, 1856 – Woodrow Wilson was Born

December 28, 1856 – Woodrow Wilson was Born

On  December 28, 1856, future president Woodrow Wilson was born in Staunton, Virginia. Growing up in the South during the Civil War and the Reconstruction that followed shaped his views in ways that would profoundly affect his presidency. Wilson’s father...
December 26, 1924 – Judy Garland’s Stage Debut

December 26, 1924 – Judy Garland’s Stage Debut

Judy Garland is best known today for her role as Dorothy in the classic movie The Wizard of Oz, but she had a long and successful career that began on the vaudeville stage. Garland’s journey started on December 26, 1924, when she was only two years old. Her...