Category Archives: U.S. Presidents

Barry Goldwater accepts GOP presidential nomination, declares ‘extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 16 1964)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: '1964 Barry Goldwater GOP Convention Acceptance Speech'

(Thursday, July 16, 1964, shortly after 7:00 p.m. PDT) — U.S. Senator Barry Goldwater of Arizona accepted the presidential nomination tonight at the 1964 Republican National Convention held at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California, declaring that “extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice” and “moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.” Continue reading Barry Goldwater accepts GOP presidential nomination, declares ‘extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 16 1964) →

U.S. Rep. Geraldine Ferraro picked by Walter Mondale to become first woman vice presidential candidate on major political party ticket 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 1984)

1980s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'This day in history: July 12, 1984: Geraldine Ferraro becomes the first female vice-presidential candidate.'

(Thursday, July 12, 1984; during the 1984 United States presidential election) — Probable Democratic presidential nominee Walter Mondale today named U.S. Rep. Geraldine A. Ferraro of Queens, New York, as his running mate today, the first woman selected to run for vice president on a major party ticket. Continue reading U.S. Rep. Geraldine Ferraro picked by Walter Mondale to become first woman vice presidential candidate on major political party ticket 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 1984) →

Democrats nominate Grover Cleveland for president of the United States 140 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1884)

1880s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1884'

(Friday, July 11, 1884, 12:50 p.m. CST) — Governor Grover Cleveland of New York was nominated for president of the United States today by delegates at the 1884 Democratic National Convention meeting at the Exposition Building in Chicago. Continue reading Democrats nominate Grover Cleveland for president of the United States 140 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1884) →

Democrats nominate John W. Davis to challenge U.S. President Calvin Coolidge in general election 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1924)

1920s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Democratic convention in New York City 1924'

(Wednesday, July 9, 1924, 3:38 p.m. EDT) — Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom John W. Davis of West Virginia was nominated for president of the United States today by delegates at the 1924 Democratic National Convention meeting at Madison Square Garden in New York. Continue reading Democrats nominate John W. Davis to challenge U.S. President Calvin Coolidge in general election 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1924) →

U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signs landmark civil rights bill, urges nation to eliminate injustice 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1964)

1960s, African-American Civil Rights, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'From the archives: Lyndon B. Johnson signs Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law'

(Thursday, July 2, 1964, 6:45 p.m. EDT; during the Civil rights movement) — U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the strongest civil rights law (known as the Civil Rights Act of 1964) in almost a century tonight, just three hours after Congress approved it amid cheers, and called on Americans to eliminate the last vestiges of injustice in America. Continue reading U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signs landmark civil rights bill, urges nation to eliminate injustice 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1964) →

Thomas E. Dewey accepts Republican nomination for president of the United States 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1944)

1940s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Thomas Dewey presidential candidacy acceptance speech 1944'

(Wednesday, June 28, 1944, 9:13 p.m. CWT; during World War II) — Governor Thomas E. Dewey of New York accepted the presidential nomination tonight at the 1944 Republican National Convention at Chicago Stadium in Chicago, pledging his countrymen “a lasting peace” when Germany and Japan have been taught by force to say: “Never again.” Continue reading Thomas E. Dewey accepts Republican nomination for president of the United States 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1944) →

Republicans nominate U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt for second term 120 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 23 1904)

1900s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1904'

(Thursday, June 23, 1904, 1:30 p.m. CST) — U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt of New York was unanimously nominated for a full second term today by delegates at the 1904 Republican National Convention meeting at Chicago Coliseum in Chicago. Continue reading Republicans nominate U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt for second term 120 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 23 1904) →

U.S. Vice President Daniel D. Tompkins born in Scarsdale, New York 250 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1774)

1770s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Vice President Daniel D. Tompkins: Our Vices #6'

(Tuesday, June 21, 1774) — Daniel D. Tompkins, the sixth vice president of the United States, was born today in Scarsdale, Westchester County, New York, at his home, the estate of Fox Meadow. Continue reading U.S. Vice President Daniel D. Tompkins born in Scarsdale, New York 250 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1774) →

Former U.S. Vice President Adlai Stevenson I, 78, dies in Chicago 110 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 14 1914)

1910s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Adlai Ewing Stevenson I - 23rd U.S. Vice President'

(Sunday, June 14, 1914, 1:19 a.m. CST) — Adlai Stevenson I, the 23rd vice president of the United States under President Grover Cleveland (1893-1897), died early this morning at Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago at age 78. Continue reading Former U.S. Vice President Adlai Stevenson I, 78, dies in Chicago 110 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 14 1914) →

Republicans nominate U.S. President Calvin Coolidge for second term 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 12 1924)

1920s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Opening of Republican Convention in US (1924)'

(Thursday, June 12, 1924, 1:37 p.m. EDT) — President Calvin Coolidge of Massachusetts was nominated for a full second term today by delegates at the 1924 Republican National Convention meeting at the Public Auditorium in Cleveland. Continue reading Republicans nominate U.S. President Calvin Coolidge for second term 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 12 1924) →