by Cole Hansen | May 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Battle of Yorktown which took place from September 28, 1781, to October 19, 1781, was the final battle of the American Revolutionary war. The surrounded British army commanded by General Lord Cornwallis surrendered to General George Washington. The above...
by Ethan Shonk | Dec 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
We Shall Overcome Speech The speech, referred to as “We Shall Overcome,” was given to a joint session of Congress on March 15, 1965. In the speech, President Johnson urged the Voting Rights Act to be passed and stressed the value of removing...
by Gabriella Dellosa | Nov 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
The “Rosie the Riveter Poster” of 1942 is an enduring emblem of a pivotal juncture in American history, encapsulating the profound transformation that swept the nation during World War II. This iconic image reflects the dual challenges of global warfare...
by Joseph Kaiser | Jul 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Bill of Rights was ratified on December 15, 1791, and is one of the most important documents in American History. It was inspired by Thomas Jefferson and drafted by James Madison, consisting of the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, each of which are...
by Ethan Shonk | May 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Boston Newsletter was the first published newspaper in British North America. It was founded by postmaster John Campbell in Boston, Massachusetts, and the first edition was posted on April 24, 1704. The Boston Newsletter was a single sheet of paper, printed on...
by Rubens Titus | May 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
I am choosing the oral speech given by Massachusetts’ Senator Daniel Webster in defense of the Union and in response to South Carolina’s Senator Robert Hayne on January 26th and 27th, 1830, his second reply to Senator Hayne, in particular the section thereof subtitled...