History Thread...

[CMRivdogs]

BTW There is also a Harriett Tubman Underground Railroad site in Maryland. 

https://www.nps.gov/hatu/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm

We did a quick walk around during a quick trip to the Eastern Shore. Just outside Church Creek near the bridge on RT 50. Was an informative spot and a nice area to walk the dog

[Netnerd]

11 hours ago, CMRivdogs said:

Incidentlly, we're leaving tomorrow for our first "Great Adventure" in years. Basically following the Lewis and Clark Trail. After spending the Weekend visiting my son and grandson in Detroit, we'll head for Ashland, Ky to start the trek. We're hoping to end up in Bozeman,MT in about three weeks before heading back. decided trying to hit the Pacific and back was a bit too much travel at one time

Be sure and wave when you pass the Sgt. Floyd Monument in Sioux City. I’ll wave back.

[CMRivdogs]

July 2

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/july-2

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The Second Continental Congress, assembled in Philadelphia, formally adopts Richard Henry Lee’s resolution for independence from Great Britain. The vote is unanimous, with only New York abstaining.

The resolution had originally been presented to Congress on June 7, but it soon became clear that New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and South Carolina were as yet unwilling to declare independence, though they would likely be ready to vote in favor of a break with England in due course. Thus, Congress agreed to delay the vote on Lees Resolution until July 1. In the intervening period, Congress appointed a committee to draft a formal declaration of independence. Its members were John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, Roger Sherman of Connecticut, Robert R. Livingston of New York and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia. Thomas Jefferson, well-known to be the best writer of the group, was selected to be the primary author of the document, which was presented to Congress for review on June 28, 1776.

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On July 2, 1964, U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signs into law the historic Civil Rights Act in a nationally televised ceremony at the White House.

In the landmark 1954 case Brown v. Board of Education, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that racial segregation in schools was unconstitutional. The 10 years that followed saw great strides for the African American civil rights movement, as non-violent demonstrations won thousands of supporters to the cause.

The Civil Rights Act fought tough opposition in the House and a lengthy, heated debate in the Senate before being approved in July 1964. For the signing of the historic legislation, Johnson invited hundreds of guests to a televised ceremony in the White House’s East Room.

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1992 The one-millionth Chevrolet Corvette rolls off the assembly line in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Swallowed by a sinkhole there in 2014, the sports car has since been restored to its former glory.

 

[CMRivdogs]

July 3 

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/july-3/washington-takes-command-of-continental-army

On July 3, 1775, George Washington rides out in front of the American troops gathered at Cambridge common in Massachusetts and draws his sword, formally taking command of the Continental Army. Washington, a prominent Virginia planter and veteran of the French and Indian War, had been appointed commander in chief by the Continental Congress two weeks before. In agreeing to serve the American colonies in their war for independence, he declined to accept payment for his services beyond reimbursement of future expenses.

 

July 3, 1863: On the third day of the Battle of Gettysburg, Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s last attempt at breaking the Union line ends in disastrous failure, bringing the most decisive battle of the American Civil War to an end.

Idaho is admitted to the union on July 3, 1890.

Exploration of the North American continent mostly proceeded inward from the Atlantic and Pacific coasts and northward from Spanish Mexico. Therefore, the rugged territory that would become Idaho long remained untouched by Spanish, French, British and American trappers and explorers. Even as late as 1805, Idaho Native Americans like the Shoshone had never encountered Europeans.

Edited 14 hours ago by CMRivdogs