This Week in History: July 6-12, 2020
This Week in Historyby Dianne Hermann“That men do not learn very much from the lessons of history is the most important of all the lessons of history.” Aldous HuxleyJuly 6-12, 2020
July 61699 - The...
Swamp News! This Is What the Senate Trial Achieved So Far
On Tuesday, 11 million people watched the Senate trial. About 8.9 million viewers watched on Wednesday. Having watched a lot of it, I can suggest listening to a radio infomercial on intestinal health instead.
Impeachment...
This Week in History: Oct. 31-Nov. 6, 2016
This Week in History
by Dianne Hermann
“While I take inspiration from the past, like most Americans, I live for the future.”
– Ronald Reagan
Week of October 31-November 6, 2016
October 31
1846 - The Donner party, unable to...
This Week in History
This Week in History
by Dianne Hermann
“While I take inspiration from the past, like most Americans, I live for the future.”
– Ronald Reagan
Week of October 24-30, 2016
October 24
1861 - The first transcontinental telegram is sent,...
This Week in History
This Week in History
by Dianne Hermann
“While I take inspiration from the past, like most Americans, I live for the future.”
– Ronald Reagan
Week of October 17-23, 2016
October 17
1871 - President Grant suspends the writ of...
This Week in History, Week of October 10-16, 2016
This Week In History
by Dianne Hermann
“While I take inspiration from the past, like most Americans, I live for the future.”
– Ronald Reagan
Week of October 10-16, 2016
October 10
1845 - The Naval School (now the U.S....
This Week In History, Week of October 3-9, 2016
This Week In History
by Dianne Hermann
“While I take inspiration from the past, like most Americans, I live for the future.”
– Ronald Reagan
Week of October 3-9, 2016
October 3
1789 - George Washington proclaims the first national...
This Week in History, Week of September 26-October 2, 2016
This Week In History
by Dianne Hermann
“While I take inspiration from the past, like most Americans, I live for the future.”
– Ronald Reagan
Week of September 26-October 2, 2016
September 26
1789 - Thomas Jefferson is appointed the...
This Week In History, Week of September 12-18, 2016
This Week In History
by Dianne Hermann
“While I take inspiration from the past, like most Americans, I live for the future.”
– Ronald Reagan
Week of September 12-18, 2016
September 12
1776 - Nathan Hale, recruited by George Washington,...
This Week in History, Week of September 5-11, 2016
This Week In History
by Dianne Hermann
“While I take inspiration from the past, like most Americans, I live for the future.”
– Ronald Reagan
Week of September 5-11, 2016
September 5
1774- The Continental Congress assembles for...