Daily Archives: November 2, 2022

Democrat Franklin Pierce elected 14th president of the United States, defeating Whig nominee Winfield Scott 170 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 2 1852)

1850s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1852'

(Tuesday, November 2, 1852; during the 1852 presidential election) — Former Democratic U.S. Senator Franklin Pierce of New Hampshire was elected the 14th president of the United States today, defeating Whig Party nominee Winfield Scott, Commanding General of the U.S. Army from New Jersey. Continue reading Democrat Franklin Pierce elected 14th president of the United States, defeating Whig nominee Winfield Scott 170 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 2 1852) →

U.S. President John F. Kennedy announces that Soviet missile bases in Cuba were being dismantled 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 2 1962)

1960s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'November 2, 1962 - President Kennedy's Remarks on the Dismantling of Soviet Missile Bases in Cuba'

(Friday, November 2, 1962, 5:30 p.m. EST; after the Cuban missile crisis, part of the Cold War) — U.S. President John F. Kennedy reported to the nation tonight that Soviet missile bases in Cuba were being dismantled and “progress is now being made toward the restoration of peace in the Caribbean.” Continue reading U.S. President John F. Kennedy announces that Soviet missile bases in Cuba were being dismantled 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 2 1962) →