Daily Archives: March 10, 2014

Lodge scores upset in New Hampshire on big write-in vote 50 years ago this hour (Mar 10 1964)

1960s


Video: 'NH Primary 1964'

(Tuesday, March 10, 1964, 7:18 p.m. EST) — CBS News projected a dramatic political upset tonight for Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge, whose name was not even on the ballot, by sweeping the New Hampshire first-in-the-nation Republican presidential primary from Sen. Barry Goldwater. New York Gov. Nelson A Rockefeller was running third.

President Lyndon B. Johnson won the Democratic presidential primary with no viable opposition and was expected to easily win the nomination following his succession to the presidency upon the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

‘Rokeby Venus’ painting slashed by ‘militant’ suffragette 100 years ago today (Mar 10 1914)

1910s


Video: 'Velázquez - Private life of a Masterpiece (BBC Documentary)'

(Friday, March 10, 1914) — The Rokeby Venus, a 17th century painting by Diego Velazquez on display at the National Gallery in London, was slashed multiple times today by Mary Richardson, who was protesting the arrest of fellow suffragist Emmeline Pankhurst. The painting was repaired.

President Lincoln puts General Grant in command of U.S. Army 150 years ago today (Mar 10 1864)

1860s, American Civil War


Video: 'History Corner Ulysses S Grant'

(Thursday, March 10, 1864; during the American Civil War) — U.S. President Abraham Lincoln signed an order today assigning Ulysses S. Grant, who had just received his commission as lieutenant-general, to the command of the Armies of the United States. Grant assumed his new command two days later, relieving General-in-Chief Henry Halleck.