Voice of the Revolution: Patrick Henry Born Today in History
Today in history, on May 29, 1736, Patrick Henry was born. Known as “Hot Head” and “The Voice of the Revolution,” Henry was a renowned Virginian whose talents as a lawyer and politician were matchless. Henry had an uncanny penchant for fiery oratory, and used the...
Fight for Freedom: The Anthony Burns Affair
On May 24, 1854, federal marshals arrested Anthony Burns, kicking off one of the most famous fugitive slave – and nullification – cases in U.S. history. Burns ultimately lost his court case and was returned to slavery, but the cost of the trial, along with...
Today in History: The Massacre in Boston
Today in history, on March 5, 1770, a violent incident unfolded on Boston’s King Street, where an agitated group of Massachusetts colonists swarmed around a group of British regulars. After a group of Bostonians uttered insults, threw snowballs, and dared the British...