Library of Congress Reestablished
January 30, 1815, the Library of Congress was reestablished with Thomas Jefferson’s personal collection.
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JFK’s Live News Conference
January 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy became the first president to deliver a live television news conference.
FDR’s Fourth Innauguration
January 20, 1945, President Franklin Roosevelt was sworn in for a fourth term.
First State of the Union
January 8, 1790, George Washington delivered the first State of the Union address.
Hydrogen Bomb Announcement
January 7th, 1953, President Truman announces the hydrogen bomb.
Four Freedoms Speech
January 6, 1941, FDR delivers his four freedoms speech.
Lincoln Elected
November 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected the sixteenth President.
Lincoln Marries Mary
November 4, 1842, Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd were married.
Attempted Truman Assassination
November 1, 1950, a group of armed men attempted to assassinate Harry S. Truman.
Public Informed of Cuban Missile Crisis
October 22, 1962, JFK told the American public about the Cuban Missile Crisis.