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.

The Seven Nations Grand Council of 1799

In this week’s The Wampum Chronicles, Darren Bonaparte continues with The Seven Nations Grand Council of 1799.

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.

Garfield’s whistle stop – 1880 by Mat Rapacz

In the presidential election of 1880, — General James A. Garfield, Republican nominee for president, brought his campaign to Little Falls on August 4 with a “whistle stop” on the New York Central.

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.

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.