Today in History: President Washington Issues Neutrality Proclamation
Today in history – on April, 22 1793 – President George Washington issued the Neutrality Proclamation, a statement that the United States would remain neutral in the ongoing conflict between France and Britain. However, a firestorm of controversy erupted...
Happy Birthday Thomas Jefferson!
Today in history, on April 13,1743, 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...
Today in History: Coinage Act of 1792 Passed
Today in history, the Coinage Act of 1792 was passed. It was the first attempt, under the current Constitution, to establish a coinage system for the United States. The coins were based on a decimal system, championed by Thomas Jefferson and Robert Morris in the...