Category Archives: U.S. Presidents

Bob Dole accepts Republican presidential nomination 30 years ago this hour (Aug 15 1996)


Video: 'Bob Dole 1996 RNC Speech'

(Thursday, August 15, 1996, 6:49 p.m. PDT) — Former Senator Bob Dole of Kansas accepted the Republican nomination for president of the United States tonight at the 1996 Republican National Convention meeting at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. Continue reading Bob Dole accepts Republican presidential nomination 30 years ago this hour (Aug 15 1996)

President James K. Polk signs measure establishing Smithsonian Institution 180 years ago today (Aug 10 1846)


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(Monday, August 10, 1846) — U.S. President James K. Polk signed the legislation today that established the Smithsonian Institution, a group of museums and research centers administered by the government of the United States “for the increase and diffusion of knowledge.” Continue reading President James K. Polk signs measure establishing Smithsonian Institution 180 years ago today (Aug 10 1846)

U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson gives daughter away at wedding 60 years ago this hour (Aug 6 1966)


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(Saturday, August 6, 1966, 12:42 p.m. EDT) — Luci Baines Johnson, the 19-year-old daughter of President Lyndon B. Johnson (gave Luci away), married Air National Guardsman Patrick “Pat” Nugent, 23, today in front of 700 guests at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. Continue reading U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson gives daughter away at wedding 60 years ago this hour (Aug 6 1966)

Colorado admitted to Union as 38th state 150 years ago today (Aug 1 1876)


Video: 'Colorado History: A look at the 1876 statehood'

(Tuesday, August 1, 1876) — U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant signed a proclamation today admitting Colorado to the Union as the 38th state and earning it the moniker “Centennial State.” Continue reading Colorado admitted to Union as 38th state 150 years ago today (Aug 1 1876)

Hillary Clinton accepts Democratic presidential nomination 10 years ago this hour (Jul 28 2016)


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(Thursday, July 28, 2016, 10:30 p.m. EDT) — Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton of New York accepted the Democratic presidential nomination tonight at the party’s convention meeting at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Continue reading Hillary Clinton accepts Democratic presidential nomination 10 years ago this hour (Jul 28 2016)

Donald Trump accepts Republican presidential nomination 10 years ago this hour (Jul 21 2016)


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(Thursday, July 21, 2016, 10:18 p.m. EDT) — Businessman Donald Trump of New York accepted the Republican presidential nomination tonight at the party’s convention meeting at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. Continue reading Donald Trump accepts Republican presidential nomination 10 years ago this hour (Jul 21 2016)

1996 Summer Olympics open in Atlanta 30 years ago this hour (July 19 1996)


Video: 'Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games - Olympic Flame & Opening Ceremony'

(Friday, July 19, 1996, 8:30 p.m. EDT) — Muhammad Ali, who suffered from Parkinson’s decease, dramatically lit the Olympic cauldron and President Bill Clinton officially opened the 1996 Summer Olympics (known officially as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad) tonight at the Centennial Olympic Stadium in Atlanta. Continue reading 1996 Summer Olympics open in Atlanta 30 years ago this hour (July 19 1996)

Caroline Kennedy weds Edwin Schlossberg in Massachusetts 40 years ago this hour (July 19 1986)


Video: 'July 19, 1986 - The wedding of Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg'

(Saturday, July 19, 1986, 3:00 p.m. EDT)Caroline Kennedy, 28, the only daughter of the late U.S. President John F. Kennedy, married exhibit designer Edwin Schlossberg, 41, today at Our Lady of Victory Church in Centerville, Massachusetts.

Jimmy Carter accepts Democratic presidential nomination 50 years ago this hour (Jul 15 1976)


Video: '1976 Jimmy Carter Democratic Convention Acceptance Speech'

(Thursday, July 15, 1976, 10:38-11:16 p.m. EDT) — Former Governor Jimmy Carter of Georgia, who easily won the nomination on the first ballot the previous night, accepted the Democratic presidential nomination tonight at the party’s convention meeting at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Continue reading Jimmy Carter accepts Democratic presidential nomination 50 years ago this hour (Jul 15 1976)

FDR opens Triborough span 90 years ago this hour (July 11 1936)


Video: 'Triborough Bridge Opens: July 11, 1936'

(Saturday, July 11, 1936, 11:50 a.m. EDT) — New York City’s Triborough Bridge (now officially the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge) linking Manhattan, Queens and The Bronx was dedicated today at ceremonies held on the central span which were attended by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Continue reading FDR opens Triborough span 90 years ago this hour (July 11 1936)