Video: 'Clara Barton: The Beginnings of the American Red Cross'
(Saturday, May 21, 1881) — The American Red Cross (ARC), a humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and disaster preparedness education in the United States, was founded today by pioneering American nurse Clara Barton in Dansville, New York.
Continue reading American Red Cross established by Clara Barton 140 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 21 1881)
Video: 'James A. Garfield's Final Address (Full Audiobook)'
(Friday, March 4, 1881, approximately noon local time) — Former U.S. Representative James A. Garfield, 49, of Ohio was inaugurated today as the 20th president of the United States at the East Portico of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., with Chief Justice Morrison Waite administering the oath of office.
Continue reading James A. Garfield inaugurated as 20th president of the United States, Chester A. Arthur as 20th VP 140 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1881)
Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1880'
(Tuesday, November 2, 1880, during the 1880 United States presidential election) — U.S. Representative James A. Garfield of Ohio, a Republican, was elected as the 20th President of the United States today, defeating Major General Winfield Scott Hancock of Pennsylvania, a Democrat. Continue reading James A. Garfield narrowly defeats Winfield Scott Hancock in U.S. presidential election 140 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 2 1880)
(Thursday, June 24, 1880) — Major General Winfield Scott Hancock of Pennsylvania was nominated President of the United States today at the 1880 Democratic National Convention meeting at Music Hall in Cincinnati. Continue reading Democrats nominate Hancock-English ticket 140 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1880)
(Tuesday, June 8, 1880) — Representative James A. Garfield of Ohio was nominated President of the United States today at the 1880 Republican National Convention meeting at Exposition Hall in Chicago. Continue reading Republicans nominate Garfield for POTUS, Arthur for VPOTUS 140 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1880)
Video: ’23rd November 1889: The world’s first jukebox installed in a bar in San Francisco’
(Saturday, November 23, 1889) — The first jukebox, a partially automated music-playing device that will play a patron’s selection from self-contained media, made its debut today at the Palais Royale Saloon in San Francisco. Continue reading First jukebox debuts at Palais Royale Saloon in San Francisco 130 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 23 1889)
Video: ’15 Top Rated Tourist Attractions in Washington State’
(Monday, November 11, 1889) — Washington, located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, became the 42nd state today with the signing of a proclamation (issued at 5:20 p.m. local time in Washington, D.C.) by President Benjamin Harrison. Continue reading Washington admitted as 42nd state to USA 130 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 11 1889)
Video: ‘Montana Travel Guide’
(Friday, November 8, 1889) — Montana, located in the Northwestern United States, became the 41st state today with the signing of a proclamation (issued at 10:40 a.m. local time in Washington) by President Benjamin Harrison. Continue reading Montana becomes 41st state 130 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1889)
Video: ‘North Dakota and South Dakota Compared’
(Saturday, November 2, 1889) — North Dakota and South Dakota, located in the midwestern and northern regions of the United States, became the 39th and 40th states today with the signing of proclamations (issued at 4 p.m. local time in Washington) by President Benjamin Harrison. Continue reading North and South Dakota become 39th and 40th states 130 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 2 1889)
Video: 'Johnstown Flood'
(Friday, May 31, 1889, 3:10 p.m. local time; during the Johnstown Flood) — 2,209 people in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, perished today when the South Fork Dam collapsed, sending 20 million tons of water and debris toward town. Continue reading 2,209 people killed in Johnstown Flood 130 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 31 1889)
