Monthly Archives: March 2017

President Wilson, VP Marshall publicly sworn in for second terms 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 5 1917)

1910s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Second inauguration of President Woodrow Wilson HD Stock Footage'

(Monday, March 5, 1917, at about 12:30 p.m. EST) — President Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey and Vice President Thomas R. Marshall of Indiana were publicly inaugurated today for second terms of office at the east portico of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., with Chief Justice Edward D. White administering oath of office (to Wilson). Continue reading President Wilson, VP Marshall publicly sworn in for second terms 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 5 1917) →

Hayes publicly sworn in as 19th U.S. President, Wheeler as 19th VP 140 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 5 1877)

1870s, U.S. Presidents

(Monday, March 5, 1877, midday local time) — Former Governor Rutherford B. Hayes of Ohio was publicly inaugurated today as the 19th President of the United States on the East Portico of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., with Chief Justice Morrison R. Waite administering the oath of office. Continue reading Hayes publicly sworn in as 19th U.S. President, Wheeler as 19th VP 140 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 5 1877) →

FDR puts court plan on basis of party loyalty, says problems cant wait 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1937)

1930s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'U.S.President Franklin D. Roosevelt castigates the Supreme Court at Democratic Pa...HD Stock Footage'

(Thursday, March 4, 1937, 10:30 p.m. EST) — U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt tonight put support for his plan to make over the Supreme Court squarely on the basis of party loyalty and responsibility. Continue reading FDR puts court plan on basis of party loyalty, says problems cant wait 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1937) →

Reagan concedes ‘mistake’ in arms-for-hostage policy 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1987)

1980s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'President Reagan's Address to the Nation regarding the Tower Commission Report, March 4, 1987'

(Wednesday, March 4, 1987, 9:00 p.m. EST) — President Ronald Reagan said tonight in a television address that his policy toward Iran had “deteriorated” into a trade of arms for hostages and that he accepted “full responsibility” for the Iran–Contra affair, which has thrown a shadow over his administration for three months. Continue reading Reagan concedes ‘mistake’ in arms-for-hostage policy 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1987) →

The Monkees work on two tracks 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1967)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Monkees


Video: 'Randy Scouse Git [Alternate Mix WIth Unused Tag Vocal]' ('East Virginia' tag vocal record Mar. 11, 1967)

(Saturday, March 4, 1967, 12:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m./5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m./8:30 p.m.-1:00 a.m. PST) — The Monkees began recording “I’ll Spend My Life With You” and continued work on “Randy Scouse Git” today at Studio C, RCA Recording Studios in Hollywood during the group’s recording sessions for the album Headquarters.