Tuesday January 17, 2012
Rutherford B. Hayes was the nineteenth president of the United States. He only served one term, March 4, 1877 to March 3, 1881. He had strong views on civil service reform that often made him unpopular, as shown by this quote, "I am not liked as a President by the politicians in office, in the press, or in Congress. But I am content to abide the judgment - the sober second thought - of the people."
In terms of foreign policy, he stated that any canal that would be built in Central America would be under American control, in order to keep foreign powers out of the region. On January 17, 1893, he died of a heart attack.
Monday January 16, 2012
Every year on the third Monday of January, we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday. His fight for civil rights and equal treatment for all people brought the plight of African Americans into the public eye. His effect on America and its people is beyond measure. One can only wonder what Martin Luther King, Jr. would think about the election of America's first African-American president. Learn more about Martin Luther King, Jr. and his fight.
Thursday January 12, 2012
Colonial America is often divided into three regions to help explain the different characteristics exhibited by each area. The New England colonies included Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New Hampshire. This area shared many common characteristics owing both to the region's geographical aspects and the shared culture and religion of its people. Learn about these common characteristics of New England and how they affected its development and history.
Saturday December 31, 2011
In 1863, Abraham Lincoln created a Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction that applied to all Confederate lands. Its goal was to look forward to the end of the war and how the rebelling states and individuals would be allowed back into the union. Learn about this document with this article that looks at its key provisions and impact.
