Category Archives: U.S. Presidents

U.S. Senate committee begins televised hearings into the Watergate scandal 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 17 1973)

1970s, Television 1970s, U.S. Presidents, Watergate


Video: 'ObamaWatch: Sen. Ervin's Opening Remarks, Chairman Senate Select Watergate Committee May 17 1973'

(Thursday, May 17, 1973, 10:02 a.m. EDT; during the Watergate scandal) — The United States Senate Watergate Committee, known officially as the Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities, a special committee established by the United States Senate to investigate the Watergate scandal, opened hearings today into a break-in at Democratic National headquarters in Washington. Continue reading U.S. Senate committee begins televised hearings into the Watergate scandal 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 17 1973) →

U.S. President George W. Bush declares 2003 invasion of Iraq over in ‘Mission Accomplished’ speech 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 1 2003)

2000s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Five Years Since "mission Accomplished" Speech'

(Thursday May 2, 2003, 6:01 p.m. PDT during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, part of the Iraq War, the Iraq conflict and the War on terror) — U.S. President George W. Bush declared an end to the invasion of Iraq in the Mission Accomplished speech, delivered tonight from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln before thousands of uniformed sailors and aviators as the ship approached San Diego Harbor. Continue reading U.S. President George W. Bush declares 2003 invasion of Iraq over in ‘Mission Accomplished’ speech 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 1 2003) →

U.S. President Richard Nixon condemns the actions of those involved in Watergate following the ouster of four top aides 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1973)

1970s, U.S. Presidents, Watergate


Video: 'Richard Nixon-Address to the Nation About the Watergate Investigations (April 30, 1973)'

(Monday, April 30, 1973, 9:00 p.m. EDT; during the Watergate scandal) — As the Watergate scandal became more complicated, U.S. President Richard Nixon told the nation tonight that he accepted the resignations of three top staff members who have been implicated, including H. R. Haldeman, John D. Ehrlichman, and White House counsel John Dean, who was actually fired. Continue reading U.S. President Richard Nixon condemns the actions of those involved in Watergate following the ouster of four top aides 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1973) →

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum dedicated in Washington, D.C., to honor victims of Nazi extermination 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 22 1993)

1990s, The Holocaust, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'United States Holocaust Memorial Museum opening ceremony, April 23rd, 1993'

(Thursday, April 22, 1993, the ceremony began at approximately 11:00 a.m. EST; President Clinton spoke at 12:43 p.m. EST) — Nearly 50 years after the furnaces of Nazi Germany devoured their last victims, survivors, and world leaders gathered beneath a bleak, disconsolate sky today to dedicate a museum chronicling man’s descent into darkness and the indifference to the evil that marked the era. Continue reading U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum dedicated in Washington, D.C., to honor victims of Nazi extermination 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 22 1993) →

U.S. Vice President William R. King, 67, dies of tuberculosis in Selma, Alabama, 170 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 18 1853)

1850s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'William Rufus King | Alabama Legacy Moment'

(Monday, April 18, 1853, 6:00 p.m. local time) — William R. King, the 13th vice president of the United States, died today in Selma, Dallas County, Alabama. of tuberculosis after 45 days in office. Continue reading U.S. Vice President William R. King, 67, dies of tuberculosis in Selma, Alabama, 170 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 18 1853) →

President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicates Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C. 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1943)

1940s, U.S. Presidents, World War II


Video: 'Roosevelt Unveils Jefferson Memorial (1943)'

(Tuesday, April 13, 1943, 11:45 a.m.-12:35 p.m. EWT) — On the 200th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson’s birth and at the height of World War II, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated the majestic Jefferson Memorial today in Washington, D.C., as a “shrine to freedom.” Continue reading President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicates Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C. 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1943) →

U.S. President Thomas Jefferson born in Shadwell, Virginia, 280 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1743)

1740s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Thomas Jefferson - Author of The Declaration of Indepence & 3rd U.S. President | Mini Bio | BIO'

(Wednesday, April 13, 1743) — Thomas Jefferson, an American statesman, diplomat, lawyer, architect, philosopher, and Founding Father who served as the third president of the United States from 1801 to 1809, was born today at his family’s home in Shadwell, Goochland County, Virginia, now part of Albemarle County. Continue reading U.S. President Thomas Jefferson born in Shadwell, Virginia, 280 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1743) →

Lee Harvey Oswald attempts to assassinate retired U.S. Major General Edwin Walker at his Dallas home 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 10 1963)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Aftermath of Assassination Attempt on Maj. Gen. Edwin Walker | Investigation & Interview | Apr. 1963'

(Wednesday, April 10, 1963, at approximately 9:00 p.m. CST) — Lee Harvey Oswald attempted to kill retired U.S. Major General Edwin Walker tonight, firing the Carcano rifle that he would use to assassinate President John F. Kennedy seven months and 12 days later. Continue reading Lee Harvey Oswald attempts to assassinate retired U.S. Major General Edwin Walker at his Dallas home 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 10 1963) →

President Richard Nixon announces all U.S. combat troops out of South Vietnam 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 29 1973)

1970s, Cold War, Television 1970s, U.S. Presidents, Vietnam War


Video: 'President Richard Nixon Address to the Nation On Vietnam and Domestic Problems, March 29, 1973'

(Thursday, March 29, 1973, 9:01 p.m. EST; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — “For the first time in 12 years, no American military forces are in Vietnam,” President Richard Nixon declared tonight during a national address on television and radio, ending the United States’ direct military involvement in a war that didn’t officially end until 1975. Continue reading President Richard Nixon announces all U.S. combat troops out of South Vietnam 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 29 1973) →

U.S. President Ronald Reagan calls for development of ‘Star Wars’ anti-nuclear missile defense system 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1983)

1980s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'National Security: President Reagans Address on Defense and National Security 3/23/83'

(Wednesday, March 23, 1983, 8:02 p.m. EST; during the Cold War) — U.S. President Ronald Reagan tonight called for the development of an anti-missile defense system to protect the United States from potential nuclear attacks. Continue reading U.S. President Ronald Reagan calls for development of ‘Star Wars’ anti-nuclear missile defense system 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1983) →