History
Interesting facts from history for today and any day.
Inauguration Day
The Congress of the Confederation set March 4, 1789, as the date “for commencing proceedings”, or Inauguration Day, of the new government established by the U.S. Constitution. While a particularly bad winter delayed the inauguration of George Washington by eight weeks, subsequent incoming presidents and vice presidents took their oaths of office on March 4.
A Long Time Not To Judge Myself
It took me a long time not to judge myself through someone else’s eyes. – Sally Field Take A Moment: A Long Time Not To Judge Myself If Needed Sally Field’s comment is a reminder that we need to see ourselves through our own eyes – not those of parents, children, fans, co-workers, or so
Better to Travel
Sometimes it’s a little better to travel than arrive. – Robert Pirsig, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenence Better to Travel As we get back to the to and fro of work life in our lives post Christmas and New Years holidays, we reflect on Pirsig’s comment that sometimes getting there is more fun
Ted Turner Buys Atlanta Braves
On January 6, 1976 Ted Turner buys the Atlanta Braves for $12M. Communications executive and worldwide yachting enthusiast ‘Captain Ted’ purchased the club in hopes of providing sports content to Channel 17. The FCC would allow stations to broadcast by satellite and shortly the Tribe would be known as America’s Team. Ted Turner Buys Atlanta
Anne of Cleves Marries Henry VIII
Today in 1540 Anne of Cleves marries Henry VIII. King Henry VIII chose Anne of Cleves, his fourth wife, from her portrait. He was disappointed the real woman did not match the filters of the Hans Holbein the Younger’s day. Anne of Cleves was 24 when she was to wed the 48 year old English
I Am An American
I am an American; free born and free bred, where I acknowledge no man as my superior, except for his own worth, or as my inferior, except for his own demerit. – Theodore Roosevelt I Am An American Theodore Roosevelt was a prodigious scholar and fierce leader. One of his driving forces was his commitment
Richmond Burned
Richmond burned on this day in 1781. Benedict Arnold – a traitor to the American Revolution – by offering to surrender the West Point, New York garrison to British forces – captured and burned the capital of Virginia. Richmond Burned After Short Negotiation Arnold made himself comfortable at the City Tavern, on the northwest corner
Walter Mondale
Walter Mondale (born January 5, 1928) is an American politician, diplomat, and lawyer. He served as Vice President of the United States under President Jimmy Carter from 1977 – 1981. He was also the Democratic Party’s nominee for President in 1984 against Ronald Reagan. Walter Frederick “Fritz” Mondale was born in Ceylon, Minnesota and graduated from the University
Thirst For Freedom
Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred. – Martin Luther King Jr. Today is Martin Luther King Jr. day – a federal holiday. Martin Luther King Jr. was a once in a generation leader. The type of leader who called for peace amidst
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