The First Battle of the “Wars of the Roses” Concludes: May 22, 1455
This text comes from our book, Light to the Nations, Part I . When only an infant, King Henry VI of England had inherited England and...
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French Explorers Set Out to Find the “Great Water”: May 17, 1673
This text comes from our book, Lands of Hope and Promise . King Louis XIV had grandiose plans for France. He wanted France to be the...
Greece Is Declared a Fully Independent State: May 7, 1832
This text comes from our book, Light to the Nations, Part II . Since the 14th century, all of Greece—the southern peninsula called Morea...
Juan de Oñate Takes Possession of El Paso in the Name of the King of Spain: April 30, 1598
This text comes from our book, Lands of Hope and Promise . Juan de Oñate was one of the richest men in Mexico. A conquistador and the...
Federalists Capture New Orleans—One of the South’s Chief Ports: April 25, 1862
This text comes from our book, The American Venture . While General McClellan was figuring out what to do in the East, in the West, the...
Pope Pius XII Delivers a Message of Praise and Caution on Easter Sunday: April 13, 1941
This text comes from our book, Light to the Nations, Part II . On February 4, 1939, Pope Pius XI made a surprising request. He invited...