Category Archives: U.S. Presidents

Seven former high-ranking aides to U.S. President Richard Nixon are indicted on conspiracy charges related to Watergate break-in 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 1974)

1970s, U.S. Presidents, Watergate


Video: 'CBS News Special Report: The Watergate Indictments, March 1, 1974'

(Friday, March 1, 1974, approximately 11:00 a.m. EST; during the Watergate scandal) — Seven former high-ranking aides to U.S. President Richard M. Nixon were indicted today by a federal grand jury in Washington on charges of conspiring to obstruct justice in connection with the Watergate break-in. Continue reading Seven former high-ranking aides to U.S. President Richard Nixon are indicted on conspiracy charges related to Watergate break-in 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 1974) →

Former U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, 67, dies in Washington 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 1924)

1920s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Biography with Mike Wallace - Woodrow Wilson (1962)'

(Sunday, February 3, 1924, 11:15 a.m. EST) — Woodrow Wilson, the 28th President of the United States (1913-1921), died this morning in his S Street home in Washington, D.C., at age 67 of a stroke and other heart-related problems. Continue reading Former U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, 67, dies in Washington 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 1924) →

Jacqueline Kennedy thanks nation for condolences, messages following husband’s assassination 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 14 1964)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'January 14, 1964 - The making of ''Jacqueline Kennedy thanks the nation'''

(Tuesday, January 14, 1964) — Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy, the widow of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, today told of her grief and of the comfort she gained from the thousands of messages after her husband’s assassination on Nov. 22, 1963, in Dallas. Continue reading Jacqueline Kennedy thanks nation for condolences, messages following husband’s assassination 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 14 1964) →

U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson declares ‘war on poverty’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 8 1964)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Jan. 8, 1964 | LBJ State of the Union Address'

(Wednesday, January 8, 1964, 12:30 p.m. EST) — In his first State of the Union Address, U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson announced today an “unconditional war on poverty in America,” the unofficial name for proposed legislation in response to a national poverty rate of around nineteen percent. Continue reading U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson declares ‘war on poverty’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 8 1964) →

U.S. President Richard Nixon signs 55 mph speed limit bill to conserve energy 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 2 1974)

1970s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'CALIFORNIA goes to 55 MPH - 1974 News Report'

(Wednesday, January 2, 1974, during the 1973 oil crisis) — U.S. President Richard Nixon signed today a bill requiring states to limit highway speeds to a maximum of 55 miles an hour as a way of conserving gasoline in the face of an OPEC oil embargo. Continue reading U.S. President Richard Nixon signs 55 mph speed limit bill to conserve energy 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 2 1974) →

Endangered Species Act signed into law by U.S. President Richard Nixon 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 28 1973)

1970s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'The Endangered Species Act: 40 Years at the Forefront of Wildlife Conservation'

(Friday, December 28, 1973) — The Endangered Species Act of 1973, designed to protect critically imperiled species from extinction as a “consequence of economic growth and development untempered by adequate concern and conservation,” was signed into law today by U.S. President Richard Nixon. Continue reading Endangered Species Act signed into law by U.S. President Richard Nixon 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 28 1973) →

U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt names Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower supreme commander of Allied forces in Europe during WWII 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 24 1943)

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


Video: 'December 24, 1943 - Franklin Roosevelt Addresses Congress About Allied Conferences'

(Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24, 1943, 3 p.m. EWT; during World War II) — U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt announced this afternoon that U.S. General Dwight D. Eisenhower had been appointed supreme commander of Allied forces in Europe as part of Operation Overlord, which would launch the invasion of German-occupied western Europe in the coming year. Continue reading U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt names Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower supreme commander of Allied forces in Europe during WWII 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 24 1943) →

U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson ends official mourning period for JFK with candlelight service at Lincoln Memorial 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 22 1963)

1960s, Christmas, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Dec. 22, 1963 | LBJ Leads Candlelight Memorial to JFK'

(Sunday, December 22, 1963, 4:00 p.m. EST) — Thousands of candles burned bright in the gathering dusk of Washington tonight as the nation ended 30-day period of mourning for U.S. President John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated one month ago today in Dallas, Texas. Continue reading U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson ends official mourning period for JFK with candlelight service at Lincoln Memorial 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 22 1963) →

United States nearly doubles in size as Louisiana Purchase completed 220 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 20 1803)

1800s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Jefferson's Revolutionary Louisiana Purchase | The American Presidency with Bill Clinton (Season 1)'

(Tuesday, December 20, 1803) — The Louisiana Purchase was completed today as ownership of the territory was formally transferred from the French First Republic to the United States at the Cabildo, with a flag-raising ceremony in the Plaza de Armas, now Jackson Square. Continue reading United States nearly doubles in size as Louisiana Purchase completed 220 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 20 1803) →

House minority leader Gerald Ford sworn in as vice president, succeeding Spiro Agnew 50 hours ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1973)

1970s, U.S. Presidents, Watergate


Video: 'Ford sworn in as 40th Vice President of the United States and his remarks'

(Thursday, December 6, 1973, 6:09 p.m. EST; during the Watergate scandal) — Gerald Ford, pledging “equal justice for all Americans,” took office just after dusk tonight as the 40th vice president of the United States. Continue reading House minority leader Gerald Ford sworn in as vice president, succeeding Spiro Agnew 50 hours ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1973) →