Category Archives: U.S. Presidents

Jack Ruby convicted of murdering JFK’s accused assassin 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 14 1964)


Video: 'The Jack Ruby Trial Guilty Verdict (1964)'

(Saturday, March 14, 1964, 12:22 p.m. CST) — Jack Ruby was found guilty today of murdering Lee Harvey Oswald, the accused assassin of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, and recommended that his punishment be execution in the electric chair. Continue reading Jack Ruby convicted of murdering JFK’s accused assassin 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 14 1964)

U.S. Vice President Thomas R. Marshall born in North Manchester, Indiana 170 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 14 1854)


Video: 'America's WITTIEST Vice President??? Thomas Marshall's interesting legacy'

(Tuesday, March 14, 1854)Thomas R. Marshall, 28th vice president of the United States from 1913 to 1921 under President Woodrow Wilson, was born today in North Manchester, Indiana. Continue reading U.S. Vice President Thomas R. Marshall born in North Manchester, Indiana 170 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 14 1854)

Former U.S. President Millard Fillmore, 74, dies in Buffalo, New York 150 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1874)


Video: 'Millard Fillmore: Last of the Whigs (1850 - 1853)'

(Sunday, March 8, 1874, 11:10 p.m. EST) — Millard Fillmore, the 13th president of the United States, serving from 1850 to 1853, died this evening in Buffalo, New York, at age 74, after suffering a second stroke in as many months. Continue reading Former U.S. President Millard Fillmore, 74, dies in Buffalo, New York 150 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1874)

Seven former high-ranking aides to U.S. President Richard Nixon are indicted on conspiracy charges related to Watergate break-in 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 1974)


Video: 'CBS News Special Report: The Watergate Indictments, March 1, 1974'

(Friday, March 1, 1974, approximately 11:00 a.m. EST; during the Watergate scandal) — Seven former high-ranking aides to U.S. President Richard M. Nixon were indicted today by a federal grand jury in Washington on charges of conspiring to obstruct justice in connection with the Watergate break-in. Continue reading Seven former high-ranking aides to U.S. President Richard Nixon are indicted on conspiracy charges related to Watergate break-in 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 1974)

Former U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, 67, dies in Washington 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 1924)


Video: 'Biography with Mike Wallace - Woodrow Wilson (1962)'

(Sunday, February 3, 1924, 11:15 a.m. EST)Woodrow Wilson, the 28th President of the United States (1913-1921), died this morning in his S Street home in Washington, D.C., at age 67 of a stroke and other heart-related problems. Continue reading Former U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, 67, dies in Washington 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 1924)

Jacqueline Kennedy thanks nation for condolences, messages following husband’s assassination 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 14 1964)


Video: 'January 14, 1964 - The making of ''Jacqueline Kennedy thanks the nation'''

(Tuesday, January 14, 1964) — Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy, the widow of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, today told of her grief and of the comfort she gained from the thousands of messages after her husband’s assassination on Nov. 22, 1963, in Dallas. Continue reading Jacqueline Kennedy thanks nation for condolences, messages following husband’s assassination 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 14 1964)

U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson declares ‘war on poverty’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 8 1964)


Video: 'Jan. 8, 1964 | LBJ State of the Union Address'

(Wednesday, January 8, 1964, 12:30 p.m. EST) — In his first State of the Union Address, U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson announced today an “unconditional war on poverty in America,” the unofficial name for proposed legislation in response to a national poverty rate of around nineteen percent. Continue reading U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson declares ‘war on poverty’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 8 1964)

U.S. President Richard Nixon signs 55 mph speed limit bill to conserve energy 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 2 1974)


Video: 'CALIFORNIA goes to 55 MPH - 1974 News Report'

(Wednesday, January 2, 1974, during the 1973 oil crisis) — U.S. President Richard Nixon signed today a bill requiring states to limit highway speeds to a maximum of 55 miles an hour as a way of conserving gasoline in the face of an OPEC oil embargo. Continue reading U.S. President Richard Nixon signs 55 mph speed limit bill to conserve energy 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 2 1974)

Endangered Species Act signed into law by U.S. President Richard Nixon 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 28 1973)


Video: 'The Endangered Species Act: 40 Years at the Forefront of Wildlife Conservation'

(Friday, December 28, 1973) — The Endangered Species Act of 1973, designed to protect critically imperiled species from extinction as a “consequence of economic growth and development untempered by adequate concern and conservation,” was signed into law today by U.S. President Richard Nixon. Continue reading Endangered Species Act signed into law by U.S. President Richard Nixon 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 28 1973)

U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt names Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower supreme commander of Allied forces in Europe during WWII 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 24 1943)


Video: 'December 24, 1943 - Franklin Roosevelt Addresses Congress About Allied Conferences'

(Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24, 1943, 3 p.m. EWT; during World War II) — U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt announced this afternoon that U.S. General Dwight D. Eisenhower had been appointed supreme commander of Allied forces in Europe as part of Operation Overlord, which would launch the invasion of German-occupied western Europe in the coming year. Continue reading U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt names Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower supreme commander of Allied forces in Europe during WWII 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 24 1943)