Week of Events
On the night of November 12-13, 1833, thousands of meteors formed a meteor storm visible over North America east of the Rockies
On the night of November 12-13, 1833, thousands of meteors formed a meteor storm visible over North America east of the Rockies. The impressive sight lasted for hours, entrancing Americans, and leading many to believe that it was the end of the world. 💥🌟✨💫 Leading figures of the 19th century took note, including Frederick Douglass, […]
On this day in 1732, founding father John Dickinson was born in Talbot County, Maryland
On this day in 1732, founding father John Dickinson was born in Talbot County, Maryland. With Thomas Jefferson, he co-wrote the Declaration of the Causes and Necessities of Taking Up Arms. He also served as governor of Pennsylvania and an attendee of both the Continental Congress and Constitutional Convention. Did you know? Though he played […]
On November 14, 1896, First Lady Mamie Eisenhower was born in Boone, Iowa
On November 14, 1896, First Lady Mamie Eisenhower was born in Boone, Iowa. Despite the demands of being a military wife, and then, the wife of a prominent figure, she always had a cheerful, outgoing demeanor that endeared her to the public. She publicly shunned political involvement, but her actions often spoke louder than words. […]
On this day in 1777, the Articles of Confederation were adopted by the Continental Congress
On this day in 1777, the Articles of Confederation were adopted by the Continental Congress. The Articles served as a precursor to the Constitution, which was adopted 11 years later. Did you know? Though it united the 13 colonies under one government, the Articles made for a weak national government. They could not enforce federal […]
On this day in 1801, the first issue of the New York Post was published
On this day in 1801, the first issue of the New York Post was published. The newspaper was founded by Alexander Hamilton, and, like its founder, supported Federalist policies on a central bank and foreign policy. Did you know? Hamilton wrote attack pieces on Thomas Jefferson in the Post using the pseudonym, "Lucius Crassus," after […]
On this day – Oklahoma becomes our 46th State
On November 16, 1907, Oklahoma entered the Union as our 46th state. Located in Tornado Alley, it is one of the most tornado prone regions of the country. 🌪🌪🌪 Did you know? Oklahoma is distinguished by a large Native American population. There are over 40 distinct Native languages spoken there and roughly half of the […]
On this day in 1883, American and Canadian railroads instituted standard time zones
On this day in 1883, American and Canadian railroads instituted standard time zones (Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific). Prior to this standardization, each town set its own time by when the sun appeared highest in the sky. This resulted in a wide variety of times from place to place. With a rise in train travel, […]
On this day in 1831, 20th president James Garfield was born in Orange, Ohio
On this day in 1831, 20th president James A. Garfield was born in Orange, Ohio. Though he served in the House of Representatives for nearly two decades, his presidency was brief, cut short by assassination after 200 days. Did you know? Garfield wore many hats throughout his life, in turn serving as a canal boatman, […]
On November 19, 1863, Abraham Lincoln gave his famous Gettysburg Address
On November 19, 1863, Abraham Lincoln gave his famous Gettysburg Address as part of a dedication ceremony for the national cemetery at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. 🇺🇸🪦🇺🇸🪦🇺🇸 Despite his remark that “The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here” his brief speech went down in history as one of his most famous. The […]
Boston College: Nietzsche’s Culture War – An Introduction to the Untimely Meditations
Boston College: Nietzsche’s Culture War – An Introduction to the Untimely Meditations
On November 14, 2022, the John Marshall Project at Boston College, a JMC partner program, will host faculty partner Shilo Brooks for a discussion of Nietzsche. Monday, November 14, 2022 • 4:30 PM EST McGuinn Hall, 521 • Boston College Click here to learn more >> Shilo Brooks is the Assistant Director of […]