The Constitutional Convention Opens: May 25, 1787
This text comes from our book, The American Venture. “How are you today, my dear General!” With these words, Gouverneur Morris greeted...
Segregated Schools Ruled Unconstitutional: May 17, 1954
This text comes from our book, The American Venture. One of the most significant acts of Eisenhower’s presidency was his appointment of...
German Government Surrenders to the Allies: May 7, 1945
This text comes from our book, The American Venture. Though the Allies had driven the Germans from France, they bogged down along the...
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A Brave Bishop Leaves Prison: April 29, 1839
This text comes from our book, Light to the Nations II: The Making of the Modern World. It was silent night, November 20, 1837. By order...
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Parliament Emancipates Catholics:April 13, 1829
This text comes from our book, Light to the Nations II: The Making of the Modern World. Conditions did not improve when George IV became...
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Congress Declares War “for Democracy”: April 6, 1917
From our text, Lands of Hope and Promise, A History of North America. By early 1917, the British blockade of Germany was beginning to...