Category Archives: U.S. Presidents

Winston Churchill delivers his ‘Iron Curtain’ speech 80 years ago this hour (Mar 5 1946)

1940s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Winston Churchill's "Iron Curtain speech" regarding USSR and Eastern Bloc, at Wes...HD Stock Footage'

(Tuesday, March 5, 1946, around 4:00 p.m. CST) — In what is considered one of the opening volleys of the Cold War, former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill condemned the Soviet Union’s policies in Europe today during a speech at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, declaring “From Stettin in the Baltic to Trieste in the Adriatic, an iron curtain has descended across the continent, allowing police governments to rule Eastern Europe.” Continue reading Winston Churchill delivers his ‘Iron Curtain’ speech 80 years ago this hour (Mar 5 1946) →

New ‘famine’ board asks U.S. cut wheat use by a fourth 80 years ago this hour (Mar 1 1946)

1940s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Herbert Hoover Biography' (Hoover with Truman at 21:13)

(Friday, March 1, 1946, 3:15 p.m. EST) — An appeal to all Americans to deny themselves a substantial part of their daily bread “so that millions may survive who are otherwise doomed to death by starvation,” was voiced today by a newly formed Famine Emergency Committee under the honorary chairmanship of former U.S. President Herbert Hoover following its first meeting with President Harry Truman at the White House.

U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower says he will seek re-election despite stroke 70 years ago (Feb 29 1956)

1950s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Dwight D Eisenhower's Decision to Seek a Second Term oval office address (February 29, 1956) [CBS]'

(Leap day, Wednesday, February 29, 1956, 10:00 p.m. EST) — Speaking slowly and in a slightly hoarse voice, President Dwight D. Eisenhower explained tonight why he had agreed this morning to seek a second term in a television report to the nation. Continue reading U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower says he will seek re-election despite stroke 70 years ago (Feb 29 1956) →

U.S. President George Washington proclaims Jay’s Treaty in effect 230 years ago (Feb 29 1796)

1790s, U.S. Presidents


Video: '29th February 1796: Jay Treaty begins ten years of peaceful trade between the US and Britain'

(Monday, February 29, 1796) — U.S. President George Washington today proclaimed Jay’s Treaty, a treaty between the United States and Great Britain that is credited with averting war, in effect.

Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford winners in New Hampshire primary 50 years ago this hour (Feb 24 1976)

1970s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'NH Primary Vault: Jimmy Carter's stunning NH Primary win in 1976'

(Tuesday, February 24, 1976, polls closed at 8:00 p.m. EST) — Former Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter, a little-known Washington outsider, won the New Hampshire Democratic presidential primary today, defeating Arizona Rep. Mo Udall 28.57% to 22.87% in the Democratic race. Continue reading Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford winners in New Hampshire primary 50 years ago this hour (Feb 24 1976) →

U.S. President Gerald Ford revokes wartime order behind Japanese-American internment 50 years ago this hour (Feb 19 1976)

1970s, U.S. Presidents, World War II

(Thursday, February 19, 1976, 11:54-11:59 a.m. EST) — U.S. President Gerald Ford President Ford today formally revoked a World War II–era executive order that authorized the internment of Japanese Americans, calling the action a necessary step toward acknowledging a grave injustice in the nation’s history. Continue reading U.S. President Gerald Ford revokes wartime order behind Japanese-American internment 50 years ago this hour (Feb 19 1976) →

Margot Frank born in Frankfurt 100 years ago today (Feb 16 1926)

1920s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Her End in Conc. Camp Was WORSE Than You Think: Margot Frank'

(Tuesday, February 16, 1926) — Margot Frank, the elder daughter of Otto Frank and Edith Frank and the elder sister of Anne Frank, was born Margot Betti Frank today in Frankfurt, Germany. Continue reading Margot Frank born in Frankfurt 100 years ago today (Feb 16 1926) →

U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney accidentally shoots companion during quail-hunting trip in Texas 20 years ago today (Feb 11 2006)

2000s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Dick Cheney Hunting Accident'

(Saturday, February 11, 2006) — U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney today shot Harry Whittington, a 78-year-old Texas attorney, while participating in a quail hunt on a ranch in Riviera, Texas. Continue reading U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney accidentally shoots companion during quail-hunting trip in Texas 20 years ago today (Feb 11 2006) →

U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson pledges stronger war effort in Vietnam 60 years ago this hour (Feb 8 1966)

1960s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents, Vietnam War


Video: 'Beyond the War (The Honolulu Conference) Feb. 5-8, 1966. MP799.' (Feb. 8, 1966, at 12:13)

(Tuesday, February 8, 1966, 12:00 noon Hawaii Standard Time; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson and South Vietnamese Premier Nguyen Cao Ky concluded their meetings in Hawaii today by issuing the “Declaration of Honolulu,” which asserted the resolve of their countries to defeat the Communists. Continue reading U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson pledges stronger war effort in Vietnam 60 years ago this hour (Feb 8 1966) →

Former U.S. Vice President Charles Curtis dies in Washington, D.C. 90 years ago this hour (Feb 8 1936)

1930s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'The history of Charles Curtis, the first Vice President of color'

(Saturday, February 8, 1936, 10:25 a.m. EST) — Charles Curtis, the 31st vice president of the United States from 1929 to 1933 under President Herbert Hoover, died today of a heart attack in in Washington, D.C. He was 76. Continue reading Former U.S. Vice President Charles Curtis dies in Washington, D.C. 90 years ago this hour (Feb 8 1936) →