Category Archives: U.S. Presidents

U.S. President John F. Kennedy calls limited nuclear test ban treaty a ‘victory for mankind’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1963)

1960s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'President Kennedy radio and television address on the Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, July 26, 1963'

(Friday, July 26, 1963, 7:00 p.m. EDT; during the Cold War) — U.S. President John F. Kennedy, speaking to the nation tonight in a “spirit of hope,” described the treaty for a Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty as a “victory for mankind” in its pursuit of peace. Continue reading U.S. President John F. Kennedy calls limited nuclear test ban treaty a ‘victory for mankind’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1963) →

U.S. President Gerald R. Ford born in Omaha, Nebraska 110 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 14 1913)

1910s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Gerald Ford Biography: U.S. President and Congressman'

(Monday, July 14, 1913, 12:43 a.m. CST) — Gerald Ford, the 38th President of the United States (1974-1977) and the 40th Vice President of the United States (1973-1974), was born Leslie Lynch King, Jr., today at 3202 Woolworth Avenue in Omaha, Nebraska, where his parents lived with his paternal grandparents. Continue reading U.S. President Gerald R. Ford born in Omaha, Nebraska 110 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 14 1913) →

Alexander Butterfield privately reveals existence of Nixon’s secret taping system 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 13 1973)

1970s, U.S. Presidents, Watergate


Video: 'The Nixon Tapes'

(Friday, July 13, 1973 2:00-6:30 p.m. EDT; during the Watergate Scandal) — Alexander Butterfield, the former chief assistant to White House Chief of Staff H. R. Haldeman, under questioning by Senate Watergate Committee staff members behind closed doors, revealed today that almost all of President Richard Nixon’s conversations in the Oval Office of the White House had been tape recorded, the first indication to investigators of the Watergate scandal of a previously unknown source of evidence. Continue reading Alexander Butterfield privately reveals existence of Nixon’s secret taping system 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 13 1973) →

New York City draft riots erupt in Manhattan during American Civil War 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 13 1863)

1860s, American Civil War, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'In Search Of History - The Civil War Draft Riots (History Channel Documentary)'

(Monday, July 13, 1863, 10:00 a.m. local time; during the New York City draft riots, part of Opposition to the American Civil War) — The four-day New York City draft riots, widely regarded as the culmination of white working-class discontent with new laws passed by Congress that year to draft men to fight in the ongoing American Civil War, began today when a furious crowd of around 500, led by the volunteer firemen of Engine Company 33 (known as the “Black Joke”), attacked the assistant Ninth District provost marshal’s office, at Third Avenue and 47th Street in the city’s borough of Manhattan, where the second drawing of draft numbers was taking place. Continue reading New York City draft riots erupt in Manhattan during American Civil War 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 13 1863) →

Confederates surrender last major stronghold on Mississippi River during American Civil War 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1863)

1860s, American Civil War, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Vicksburg: Animated Battle Map' (Confederate surrender at 17:00)

(Saturday, July 4, 1863, 10:00 a.m. local time; during the Siege of Vicksburg, part of the Vicksburg Campaign of the western theater of the American Civil War) — The 47-day Siege of Vicksburg in Warren County, Mississippi, ended today as Confederate Lt. Gen. John C. Pemberton officially surrendered his army. Continue reading Confederates surrender last major stronghold on Mississippi River during American Civil War 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1863) →

Battle of Gettysburg ends in decisive Union victory during American Civil War 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 3 1863)

1860s, American Civil War, U.S. Presidents


Video:'Battle Of Gettysburg (Full Documentary)' (July 3, 1863, at 1:00:08)

(Friday, July 3, 1863, approximately 3:35 p.m. local time; during the Battle of Gettysburg, part of the Gettysburg Campaign of the American Civil War) — The three-day American Civil War Battle of Gettysburg, fought in and around the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, ended today in a decisive victory for the North after a dramatic infantry assault by around 12,000 Confederates against the center of the Union line on Cemetery Ridge, known as Pickett’s Charge. Continue reading Battle of Gettysburg ends in decisive Union victory during American Civil War 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 3 1863) →

U.S. President Abraham Lincoln appoints Maj. Gen. George G. Meade commander of the Army of the Potomac 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1863)

1860s, American Civil War, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Ken.Burns.The.Civil.War.5of9.The Universe of Battle.' (Meade appointed at 8:49)

(Sunday, June 28, 1863, early morning; during the American Civil War) — U.S. President Abraham Lincoln appointed Maj. Gen. George Meade as commander of the Army of the Potomac today, following the resignation of Maj. Gen. Joseph Hoooker and his disappointing performance in the Battle of Chancellorsville. Continue reading U.S. President Abraham Lincoln appoints Maj. Gen. George G. Meade commander of the Army of the Potomac 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1863) →

U.S. President Bill Clinton fires missiles at Baghdad, citing plot to assassinate former President George H.W. Bush 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1993)

1990s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Clinton Orders Missile Attack (1993)'

(Sunday, June 27, 1993, 1:00-2:00 a.m. Arabia Daylight Time; during the 1993 cruise missile strikes on Iraq,
part of Iraqi no-fly zones conflict and the Persian Gulf Conflicts) — U.S. President Bill Clinton ordered a cruise missile attack against the Iraqi intelligence headquarters today in Baghdad after “compelling evidence” showed the Saddam Hussein regime plotted to assassinate former President George H.W. Bush. Continue reading U.S. President Bill Clinton fires missiles at Baghdad, citing plot to assassinate former President George H.W. Bush 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1993) →

U.S. President John F. Kennedy begins visit to ancestral Ireland 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 26 1963)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'President John F Kennedy arriving in Dublin, Ireland, June 26th 1963'

(Wednesday, June 26, 1963, 8:00 p.m. Irish Standard Time) — U.S. President John F. Kennedy, who is of Irish descent, arrived In Dublin this evening for a four-day visit, and in a sense, it was, he said, like “coming home.” Continue reading U.S. President John F. Kennedy begins visit to ancestral Ireland 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 26 1963) →

U.S. President John F. Kennedy delivers ‘Ich bin ein Berliner’ speech to 120,000 in West Berlin 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 26 1963)

1960s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'June 26, 1963 - John F. Kennedy in Berlin'

(Wednesday, June 26, 1963, 12:50 p.m. Central European Time; during the Cold War) — U.S. President John F. Kennedy delivered his famous Ich bin ein Berliner speech — one of the best-known speeches of the Cold War and among the most famous anti-communist speeches — before 120,000 people today in front of the Berlin Wall on the steps of Rathaus Schöneberg in West Berlin. Continue reading U.S. President John F. Kennedy delivers ‘Ich bin ein Berliner’ speech to 120,000 in West Berlin 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 26 1963) →