This day in history: November 29
On November 29, 1832, author and suffragist, Louisa May Alcott was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania.
This day in history: November 28
On November 28, 1843, at the Court of London, the British and French governments formally recognized Hawaiian independence.
This day in history: November 22
On Friday, November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was shot as he rode in a motorcade through the streets of Dallas, Texas; he died shortly thereafter.
This day in history: November 18
On this day in history, November 18, 1945, Wilma Pearl Mankiller was born and is honored as the first female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. She was a remarkable leader that worked tirelessly for Native American rights.
This day in history: November 17
On this day in history, November 17, 1878, Immigration activist, Grace Abbott, is born in Grand Island, Nebraska.
This day in history: November 16
On this day, November 16, 1974, the Arecibo message is broadcast an interstellar radio message from the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico.
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This day in history: November 15
On November 15, 1777, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation.
This day in history: November 14
On November 14, 1732, The Library Company of Philadelphia founded by Benjamin Franklin, signed a contract with its first librarian.
A letter of thanks to Veterans
I didn’t know what I was in for when I said, “I do” to my husband who was serving in the United States Air Force.
This day in history: November 11
On November 11, 1954, the United States designates Veterans Day, previously Armistice Day, to honor veterans of all U.S. wars.