On this day – Kansas becomes our 34th state
On January 29, 1861, Kansas was admitted to the Union as our 34th state. Kansas’s statehood came with much controversy – its statehood was proposed under the policy of “popular […]
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On this day in 1843, 25th president William McKinley was born in Niles, Ohio
On this day in 1843, 25th president William McKinley was born in Niles, Ohio. His presidency was notable for an increase in protective tariffs and imperialist policies that led to […]
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On this day in 1882, 32nd president Franklin D. Roosevelt was born in Hyde Park, New York
On this day in 1882, 32nd president Franklin D. Roosevelt was born in Hyde Park, New York. His presidency was marked by several momentous historical events, including the Great Depression […]
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Happy National Hot Chocolate Day!
Happy National Hot Chocolate Day! ☕️☕️☕️Cocoa beans are native to South America and the first known hot chocolate was developed in Mexico by the Aztecs and Mayans. This hot chocolate […]
On December 31, 1907, the first New Year’s Eve “ball drop” in Times Square took place in New York City
On December 31, 1907, the first New Year's Eve "ball drop" in Times Square took place in New York City. The first ball was tiny, but heavy - only 5 […]
On this day in 1752, founding father Gouverneur Morris was born in Morrisania, New York
On this day in 1752, founding father Gouverneur Morris was born in Morrisania, New York (present-day New York City). Though less famous than other founders, Morris was considered the “Penman […]
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On February 1, 1901, American poet Langston Hughes was born in Joplin, Missouri
On February 1, 1901, American poet Langston Hughes was born in Joplin, Missouri. Hughes was a leading light of the Harlem Renaissance and his short stories, poems, and novels about the […]
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Today is Groundhog Day!
Today, the groundhog saw/didn’t see his shadow – six more weeks of winter! Groundhog Day was first officially celebrated on this day in 1887 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Members of the Punxsutawney […]
Happy Groundhog Day!
Today, the groundhog saw his shadow – six more weeks of winter! 🌨🌨🌨 Groundhog Day was first officially celebrated on this day in 1887 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Members of the […]
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Jacksonville State University: What is Political Civility Today?
Jacksonville State University: What is Political Civility Today?
The Tocqueville Lecture Series at Jacksonville State University, a JMC partner program, will hold a hybrid in-person/virtual presentation and Q&A with faculty partner Lee Trepanier on "What is Political Civility Today?": The Tocqueville Lecture Series is excited to host Dr. Lee Trepanier (Samford University). His presentation, "What is Political Civility Today?" highlights some of the […]
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On this day in 1870, the 15th Amendment was ratified
On this day in 1870, the 15th Amendment was ratified, giving all American men the right to vote, regardless of race or previous state of servitude. Significantly, this meant that […]
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On this day – Massachusetts becomes our 6th state
On February 6, 1788, Massachusetts ratified the Constitution, establishing itself as our 6th state. The state has deep revolutionary roots – Boston was a hotbed of patriot activity leading up […]
On this day in 1756, Aaron Burr was born in Newark, New Jersey
On this day in 1756, infamous American politician Aaron Burr was born in Newark, New Jersey. Though he may be best-known for his duel with Alexander Hamilton (which proved fatal […]
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On February 8, 1820, William Tecumseh Sherman was born in Lancaster, Ohio
On February 8, 1820, William Tecumseh Sherman was born in Lancaster, Ohio. A commanding general for the Union Army during the Civil War, Sherman was key to northern victory. His tactics, […]
On this day in 1910, the Boy Scouts of America was founded by William D. Boyce in Washington D.C.
On this day in 1910, the Boy Scouts of America was founded by William D. Boyce in Washington, D.C. Boyce was inspired by the Boy Scouts movement in England after […]
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James Wilson Institute: Unlocking Constitutional Meaning – James Wilson as the Key
James Wilson Institute: Unlocking Constitutional Meaning – James Wilson as the Key
On February 8, 2023, the James Wilson Institute and the Civitas Institute of the University of Texas at Austin will be holding an interactive webinar with John Mikhail and JMC fellow Jonathan Gienapp on James Wilson and his important contributions to constitutional law. Jonathan Gienapp of Stanford University and John Mikhail of the Georgetown University […]
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9th president William Henry Harrison born in Berkeley, Virginia
On this day in 1773, 9th president William Henry Harrison was born in Berkeley, Virginia. He served the shortest term of any president – a mere month – before expiring […]
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Villanova: “The Meaning of Equality in the Constitution”
Villanova: “The Meaning of Equality in the Constitution”
On February 9, 2023, the Matthew J. Ryan Center at Villanova University will host faculty partner Diana Schaub for a discussion of equality in the Constitution. The event is part […]
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Clemson: The Progressive Origins of the Administrative State
Clemson: The Progressive Origins of the Administrative State
On February 9, 2023, the Lyceum Program at Clemson University will host Ronald J. Pestritto for a lecture on the administrative state: Dr. Pestritto's lecture will describe the nature of […]
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On February 11, 1847, American inventor and businessman Thomas Edison was born in Milan, Ohio
On February 11, 1847, American inventor and businessman Thomas Edison was born in Milan, Ohio. Edison was successful in obtaining a record-breaking 1,093 patents during his lifetime. He most famously […]
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16th president Abraham Lincoln born near Hodgenville, Kentucky
On this day in 1809, 16th president Abraham Lincoln was born near Hodgenville, Kentucky. We particularly honor Lincoln for his leadership in steering the country through a civil war intact […]
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️❤️❤️ Though this holiday has origins in the Roman fertility festival of Lupercalia and as a Christian feast day, it wasn’t until the 17th and 18th centuries […]
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Susan B. Anthony born in Adams, Massachusetts
On this day in 1820, American activist Susan B. Anthony was born in Adams, Massachusetts. An icon of the women’s suffrage movement, Anthony founded the National American Woman Suffrage Association […]
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Adventures of Huckleberry Finn first published in the U.S.
On this day in 1885, Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was first published in the United States. The book, still widely-read for its portrayal of race relations, focuses on […]
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George Washington born in Westmoreland County, Virginia
On this day in 1732, founding father and our 1st president George Washington was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia. Aside from serving two terms as our first president, Washington was […]
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow born in Portland, Maine
On this day in 1807, American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was born in Portland, Maine. He is one of the best-known poets of the nineteenth century, authoring such prominent and […]