Category Archives: U.S. Presidents

Last U. S. troops leave Cambodia 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 30 1970)

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


Video: 'Vietnam: A Television History - Cambodia and Laos [8/11]' (U.S. troops leave Cambodia at 26:30)

(Tuesday, June 30, 1970; during the Cambodian Campaign, part of the Vietnam War, Cambodian Civil War, Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — The last American advisers and support troops withdrew from Cambodia today, 63 days after major allied operations began against North Vietnamese and Vietcong sanctuaries. Continue reading Last U. S. troops leave Cambodia 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 30 1970) →

Willkie becomes first GOP presidential nominee to appear at convention 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1940)

1940s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Wendell Willkie addressing the crowd at the Republican National Convention after ...HD Stock Footage'

(Friday, June 28, 1940) — Wendell Willkie of New York informally accepted the nomination for President of the United States this afternoon at the 1940 Republican National Convention meeting at Philadelphia Convention Hall. Continue reading Willkie becomes first GOP presidential nominee to appear at convention 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1940) →

800 fleeing refugees killed when South Korean Army bombs Hangang Bridge in Seoul 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1950)

1950s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Korean War - PART 5, Beginning of the Attack (June 1950) 6.25' (Hangang Bridge bombing at 6:46/7:30; North Korea's capture of Seoul at 9:24)

(Wednesday, June 28, 1950, 2:30 a.m. KDT; during the Korean War, part of the Cold War) — 800 refugees who were fleeing across the Hangang Bridge, which crossed in Seoul, South, Korea, were killed this morning when the South Korean Army bombed the bridge to delay the rapid North Korean advance towards the city. Continue reading 800 fleeing refugees killed when South Korean Army bombs Hangang Bridge in Seoul 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1950) →

Truman orders U.S. air, naval units to fight in aid of Korea 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1950)

1950s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents


Video: '27th June 1950: President Truman sends US navy and air force to Korea'

(Tuesday, June 27, 1950, 8:00 a.m. EDT; during the Korean War, part of the Cold War) — U.S. President Harry S. Truman announced today that he is ordering U.S. air and naval forces to assist South Korean forces in their resistance of Sunday’s North Korean invasion. Continue reading Truman orders U.S. air, naval units to fight in aid of Korea 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1950) →

U.N. calls for cease fire in Korea, demands North withdraw troops 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1950)

1950s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Korean War - PART 5, Beginning of the Attack (June 1950) 6.25' (United Nations at 4:15/4:35/5:40)

(Sunday, June 25, 1950, shortly before 6:00 p.m. EDT; during the Korean War, part of the Cold War) — In response to the North Korean invasion, United Nations Security Council Resolution 82 was approved this afternoon, calling for “an immediate cessation of hostilities” and for “North Korea to withdraw forthwith their armed forces to the 38th parallel.” Continue reading U.N. calls for cease fire in Korea, demands North withdraw troops 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1950) →

Korean War begins as communist North Korea invades South Korea 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1950)

1950s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Korean War Begins - 1950 | Today In History | 25 June 17'

(Sunday, June 25, 1950, 4:00 a.m. KDT; during the Korean War, part of the Cold War) — The Korean War began this morning as South Korean army bases near the border with North Korea, at Yeoncheon, came under fire without warning. Continue reading Korean War begins as communist North Korea invades South Korea 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1950) →

Democrats nominate Hancock-English ticket 140 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1880)

1880s, U.S. Presidents

(Thursday, June 24, 1880) — Major General Winfield Scott Hancock of Pennsylvania was nominated President of the United States today at the 1880 Democratic National Convention meeting at Music Hall in Cincinnati. Continue reading Democrats nominate Hancock-English ticket 140 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1880) →

Divided Democrats nominate two separate presidential tickets 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1860)

1860s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Upheaval at the 1860 Democratic Convention: What Happened When a Party Split | Retro Report'

(Saturday, June 23, 1860) — Deeply divided over the issue of slavery, delegates at the 1860 Democratic National Convention meeting today at the Front Street Theater in Baltimore nominated Senator Stephen A. Douglas of Illinois for President of the United States. Continue reading Divided Democrats nominate two separate presidential tickets 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1860) →

Republicans nominate McKinley-Roosevelt ticket 120 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1900)

1900s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Theodore Roosevelt Biography' (1900 Republican National Convention at 7:45)

(Thursday, June 21, 1900) — President William McKinley of Ohio was unanimously nominated for a second term as President of the United States today at the 1900 Republican National Convention meeting at Convention Hall in Philadelphia. Continue reading Republicans nominate McKinley-Roosevelt ticket 120 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1900) →

New York City throws ‘ticker tape parade’ for former President Theodore Roosevelt 110 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1910)

1910s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Roosevelt' (first two videos cover TR's New York City homecoming)

(Saturday, June 18, 1910, 11:10 a.m. local time) — The first “ticker tape parade” was held today in New York City as former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt was welcomed back to the United States after being overseas in Africa and Europe for more than a year. Continue reading New York City throws ‘ticker tape parade’ for former President Theodore Roosevelt 110 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1910) →