Today in History: The Midnight Ride
Today in history, on April 18, 1775, the British military began to plan an expedition to seize the gunpowder store in Concord, Massachusetts. Encouraging patriot riders to alert locals to approach of British soldiers, the decision was a watershed moment in the...
Thomas Jefferson Born Today in History
Today in 1743, Thomas Jefferson was born. A classical liberal that embraced decentralized power, Jefferson championed a distinctly American political philosophy during Virginia’s ascension to statehood, the creation of the United States, and throughout the...
Today in History: Florida Territory Established by Congress
Today in history, on March 30, 1822, the territory of Florida was officially established by Congress. The region was extracted through a diplomatic arrangement with Spain wherein the United States purchased Spanish Florida for $5 million. The episode that led to the...