Category Archives: U.S. Presidents

Largest anti-war protest in U.S. history begins 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1969)

1960s, Cold War, The Beatles 1960s, U.S. Presidents, Vietnam War


Video: '15th November 1969: 500,000 people march on Washington in the Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam'

(Saturday, November 15, 1969, 10:25 a.m.-4:00 p.m. EST; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — The Vietnam Moratorium Committee staged what is believed to be the largest antiwar protest in United States history today when as many as half a million people attended a mostly peaceful demonstration in Washington. Continue reading Largest anti-war protest in U.S. history begins 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1969) →

VP Spiro Agnew assails TV news coverage of Vietnam War 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 13 1969)

1960s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents, Vietnam War


Video: 'Spiro Agnew attacks television media November 13, 1969 Des Moines [FULL]'

(Thursday, November 13, 1969, approximately 6:00 p.m. CST; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — U.S. Vice President Spiro Agnew accused the three American television networks (whose affiliate stations’ broadcast rights were licensed by the United States government) tonight of permitting producers of news programs, newscasters and commentators to give the American people a highly selected and often biased presentation of the news. Continue reading VP Spiro Agnew assails TV news coverage of Vietnam War 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 13 1969) →

Washington admitted as 42nd state to USA 130 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 11 1889)

1880s, U.S. Presidents


Video: ’15 Top Rated Tourist Attractions in Washington State’

(Monday, November 11, 1889) — Washington, located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, became the 42nd state today with the signing of a proclamation (issued at 5:20 p.m. local time in Washington, D.C.) by President Benjamin Harrison. Continue reading Washington admitted as 42nd state to USA 130 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 11 1889) →

Montana becomes 41st state 130 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1889)

1880s, U.S. Presidents


Video: ‘Montana Travel Guide’

(Friday, November 8, 1889) — Montana, located in the Northwestern United States, became the 41st state today with the signing of a proclamation (issued at 10:40 a.m. local time in Washington) by President Benjamin Harrison. Continue reading Montana becomes 41st state 130 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1889) →

Nixon seeks ‘silent majority’ support for ending Vietnam War 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 1969)

1960s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents, Vietnam War


Video: 'President Richard Nixon Address to the Nation on the War in Vietnam, November 3, 1969'

(Monday, November 3, 1969, 9:30 p.m. EST; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — U.S. President Richard Nixon pleaded tonight for domestic support as he persisted in his effort to find peace in Vietnam and as he unfolded what he said was a plan to bring home all United States ground combat forces on an orderly but secret timetable. Continue reading Nixon seeks ‘silent majority’ support for ending Vietnam War 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 1969) →

North and South Dakota become 39th and 40th states 130 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 2 1889)

1880s, U.S. Presidents


Video: ‘North Dakota and South Dakota Compared’

(Saturday, November 2, 1889) — North Dakota and South Dakota, located in the midwestern and northern regions of the United States, became the 39th and 40th states today with the signing of proclamations (issued at 4 p.m. local time in Washington) by President Benjamin Harrison. Continue reading North and South Dakota become 39th and 40th states 130 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 2 1889) →

Former U.S. President Franklin Pierce dies 150 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 8 1869)

1860s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'American President #14: Franklin Pierce (1853-1857)'

(Friday, October 8, 1869, 4:35 a.m. local time) — Franklin Pierce, the 14th President of the United States (1853–1857) died today from inflammation of the stomach at the age of 64 at his residence in Concord, New Hampshire. Continue reading Former U.S. President Franklin Pierce dies 150 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 8 1869) →

President Wilson suffers serious stroke at White House 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 2 1919)

1910s, U.S. Presidents


Video: '2nd October 1919: US President Woodrow Wilson suffers a stroke while in office'

(Thursday, October 2, 1919, about 8:30 a.m. EDT) — U.S. President Woodrow Wilson suffered a serious stroke today at the White House that left him paralyzed on his left side and with only partial vision in the right eye. Continue reading President Wilson suffers serious stroke at White House 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 2 1919) →

President Washington signs Judiciary Act of 1789 230 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 24 1789)

1780s, U.S. Presidents


Video: '24th September 1789: The Judiciary Act becomes law in the United States of America'

(Thursday, September 24, 1789) — U.S. President George Washington signed the Judiciary Act of 1789 today, establishing America’s federal court system and creating the post of attorney general. Continue reading President Washington signs Judiciary Act of 1789 230 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 24 1789) →

Khrushchev becomes first Soviet leader to visit United States 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 15 1959)

1950s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Khrushchev Arrives in America - A Clip from "Cold War Roadshow"'

(Tuesday, September 15, 1959, 11:30 a.m. EDT; during the Cold War) — Nikita Khrushchev became the first Soviet leader to visit the United States today as he was welcomed by President Dwight Eisenhower at Andrews Air Force Base at the beginning of an 11-day visit. Continue reading Khrushchev becomes first Soviet leader to visit United States 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 15 1959) →