Category Archives: 1900s

Theodore Roosevelt sworn in for second term as U.S. President, Fairbanks as 26th VP 110 years ago today (Mar 4 1905)


Video: 'Mar. 4, 1905: Inaugural Ceremonies for Theodore Roosevelt'

(Saturday, March 4, 1905) — President Theodore Roosevelt of New York was inaugurated today for a second term as the 26th President of the United States on the East Portico of the United States Capitol with Chief Melville W. Fuller administering oath of office. Continue reading Theodore Roosevelt sworn in for second term as U.S. President, Fairbanks as 26th VP 110 years ago today (Mar 4 1905)

U.S. Supreme Court upholds compulsory vaccination laws 110 years ago today (Feb 20 1905)


Video: 'MUN Supreme Court Video: Jacobson v. Massachusetts'

(Monday, February 20, 1905) — The U.S. Supreme Court, in Jacobson v. Massachusetts, today upheld, 7-2, compulsory vaccination laws intended to protect the public’s health. Continue reading U.S. Supreme Court upholds compulsory vaccination laws 110 years ago today (Feb 20 1905)

Japanese forces attack Port Arthur, launching Russo-Japanese War 110 years ago this hour (Feb 9 1904)


Video: 'Port Arthur The Fall of Western Supremcy and the Rise of the Japenese Empire 2'

(Tuesday, February 9, 1904, 12:28 a.m. local time) — The Russo-Japanese War, a conflict over control of Manchuria and Korea, began today as the Japanese fleet under Admiral Togo Heihachiro launched a surprise torpedo boat destroyer attack on the Russian ships at Port Arthur.

1,500 buildings destroyed in Great Baltimore Fire 110 years ago this hour (Feb 7 1904)


Video: 'The Baltimore Fire - Sleeping Corpse Revival'

(Sunday, February 7, 1904, 10:48 a.m.) — The Great Baltimore Fire began today in Baltimore that raged for about 30 hours and destroyed a major part of central Baltimore, including over 1,500 buildings covering an area of some 140 acres. 1,231 firefighters were required to bring the blaze under control. Five lost lives were later attributed indirectly to the fire.