Category: Presidential History

  • Immigration Act of 1917

    Immigration Act of 1917

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    Morgan O’Brien

    February 5, 1917, the Immigration Act of 1917 became law.

  • Washington Elected President

    Washington Elected President

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    Morgan O’Brien

    February 4, 1789, Washington was elected to be the first President of the United States.

  • 13th Amendment Passed

    13th Amendment Passed

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    Morgan O’Brien

    January 31, 1865, the Thirteenth Amendment passed in the House of Representatives.

  • Indian Removal Act of 1830

    Indian Removal Act of 1830

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    Morgan O’Brien

    January 27, 1825, President Monroe approved the Indian Removal Act of 1830.

  • JFK’s Live News Conference

    JFK’s Live News Conference

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    Morgan O’Brien

    January 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy became the first president to deliver a live television news conference.

  • FDR’s Fourth Innauguration

    FDR’s Fourth Innauguration

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    Morgan O’Brien

    January 20, 1945, President Franklin Roosevelt was sworn in for a fourth term.

  • First State of the Union

    First State of the Union

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    Morgan O’Brien

    January 8, 1790, George Washington delivered the first State of the Union address.

  • Hydrogen Bomb Announcement

    Hydrogen Bomb Announcement

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    Morgan O’Brien

    January 7th, 1953, President Truman announces the hydrogen bomb.

  • Four Freedoms Speech

    Four Freedoms Speech

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    Morgan O’Brien

    January 6, 1941, FDR delivers his four freedoms speech.

  • Lincoln Elected

    Lincoln Elected

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    Morgan O’Brien

    November 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected the sixteenth President.