Category: American History

  • Troops Sent To Little Rock

    Troops Sent To Little Rock

    September 24, 1957, President Eisenhower sent federal troops to Little Rock, Arkansas.

  • Nathan Hale Hanged

    Nathan Hale Hanged

    September 22, 1776, American soldier Nathan Hale was executed by hanging.

  • Washington’s Farwell Address

    Washington’s Farwell Address

    September 19, 1796, George Washington’s farewell address was published in the American Daily Advertiser.

  • Atlanta Compromise Speech

    Atlanta Compromise Speech

    September 18, 1895, Booker T. Washington delivered the “Atlanta Compromise.”

  • Occupy Wall Street Begins

    Occupy Wall Street Begins

    September 17, 2011, the Occupy Wall Street (OWS) movement began.

  • Mae Jemison In Space

    Mae Jemison In Space

    September 12, 1992, Mae Jemison became the first African American woman to fly in space.

  • Pentagon Construction Begins

    Pentagon Construction Begins

    September 11, 1941, construction of the Pentagon began in Arlington, Virginia.

  • Ford Pardons Nixon

    Ford Pardons Nixon

    September 8, 1974, President Ford pardons Nixon.

  • Younger Gang Caught

    Younger Gang Caught

    September 7, 1876, the notorious Younger Brothers gang was finally caught.

  • McKinley Assassinated

    McKinley Assassinated

    September 6, 1901, President McKinley was assassinated.