Week of Events
On October 11, 1884, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt was born in New York City
On October 11, 1884, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt was born in New York City. The wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Eleanor was a very popular and outspoken first lady. She was keenly interested in politics and led humanitarian efforts for the poor and disadvantaged. She was also our longest-serving first lady, as her husband was […]
On this day in 1901, the White House officially became the “White House”
On this day in 1901, the White House officially became “the White House”. Prior to Theodore Roosevelt’s order, the White House was officially called “the Executive Mansion.” Did you know? As a nickname, “the White House” dates back to 1798, when the new building was first whitewashed to protect its porous sandstone walls from freezing. […]
October 12 is National Farmer’s Day!
October 12 is National Farmer’s Day! On this day, we honor all the hard work done by America’s farmers to bring food to our tables. 🍞🌽🍎🥚 According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, 98% of the 2 million farms in the country are family businesses. 🐄🏡🐖🐓 Did you know? Less than 2% of America’s workforce […]
On this day in 1754, Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley was born near Trenton, New Jersey
On this day in 1754, Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley (an inspiration for legendary Revolutionary War hero Molly Pitcher) was born near Trenton, New Jersey. Like many soldiers’ wives during the Revolution, McCauley followed her husband’s troop and performed mundane (but crucial) tasks like washing clothes and hauling water. Did you know? There is no definitive […]
Happy Birthday to the U.S. Navy!
Happy Birthday to the U.S. Navy! On October 13, 1775, the Continental Congress voted to send two armed sailing vessels out to intercept ships carrying munitions and supplies to the British. From this tiny force of 160 patriots, the U.S. Navy eventually expanded to a mighty force of 300,000+ active duty members today. The Navy’s […]
On this day in 1890, 34th president Dwight D. Eisenhower was born in Denison, Texas
On this day in 1890, 34th president Dwight D. Eisenhower was born in Denison, Texas. The Eisenhower administration was defined by Cold War relations, the beginning of desegregation in schools, and the creation of the Interstate Highway program. Did you know? Eisenhower came into office with a strong military background – as a 5-star general […]
On October 14, 1994, Saguaro National Park was established in Arizona
On October 14, 1994, Saguaro National Park was established in Arizona. The park is home to the giant saguaro – the largest cactus in the United States and arguably the most recognizable symbol of the American West. Truly American, saguaros only grow in the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, California, and Mexico, where they can exceed […]
Arizona State University: One Man’s Freedom: King, Goldwater, and the Battle Over an Idea
Arizona State University: One Man’s Freedom: King, Goldwater, and the Battle Over an Idea
On October 12, 2022, the School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership at Arizona State University, a JMC partner program, will host faculty partner Nicholas Buccola to discuss Barry Goldwater and Martin Luther King, Jr.: What can we learn about the meaning of freedom by thinking about the space between Barry Goldwater and Martin […]
Boston College: Constitutionalism and the Revolution – A Conversation with Gordon Wood
Boston College: Constitutionalism and the Revolution – A Conversation with Gordon Wood
On October 13, 2022, the John Marshall Project at Boston College, a JMC partner program, will host faculty partner Gordon Wood for a discussion of his new book Power and Liberty: Constitutionalism in the American Revolution. Thursday, October 13, 2022 • 4:30 PM EDT Corcoran Commons, 205 • Boston College Click here to learn more >> […]