WOODROW WILSON’S DECISION TO SIGN THE STANDARD TIME ACT CHANGES AMERICA FOREVER
On March 19th, 1918, U.S. President Woodrow Wilson signed the Standard Time Act into law, which established Daylight Saving Time (DST) in the United States. This legislation also gave the federal government oversight of the country’s time zones. The purpose of DST is to conserve energy by extending daylight hours during the summer months. The […]
THE ONLY U.S. PRESIDENT TO SERVE NON-CONSECUTIVE TERMS
Grover Cleveland, the 22nd and 24th president of the United States, is a unique figure in American political history. He was the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms, and his tenure as president saw significant economic and political changes in the country. Born on March 18, 1837, in Caldwell, New Jersey, Cleveland grew up in […]
FROM STAGECOACHES TO GOLBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES
Henry Wells and William Fargo, two prominent businessmen in the mid-19th century, founded American Express on March 18th, 1850. The company started as an express mail delivery service, transporting packages and letters across the United States. Before founding American Express, Wells and Fargo had already established a successful business in the delivery industry. In 1844, they […]
THE END OF AN OIL EMBARGO: OPEC LIFTS SANCTIONS AGAINST THE U.S.
On March 18th, 1974, the seven member countries of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) lifted a five-month oil embargo against the United States. This embargo had been put in place in response to the United States’ support of Israel during the 1973 Yom Kippur War. The oil embargo had a significant impact […]
MARCHING TO VICTORY: GEORGE WASHINGTON LEADS THE SIEGE THAT FORCED BRITISH GENERAL WILLIAM HOWE TO EVACUATE BOSTON
On March 17th, 1776, British General William Howe evacuated Boston after a successful siege by American revolutionaries led by General George Washington. The siege, which had begun in the summer of 1775, had effectively trapped the British army in the city, cutting off their supply lines and preventing them from receiving reinforcements. The American revolutionaries, […]
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT: A PIONEER IN POLITICS AND LOVE
Eleanor Roosevelt, the niece of President Theodore Roosevelt, is remembered as a pioneer in American politics and social justice. Her marriage to her distant cousin, Franklin D. Roosevelt, on March 17th, 1905, would also prove to be a significant moment in American history. Eleanor and Franklin were fifth cousins, and their families had a long history […]
THE TINY SATELLITE THAT LAUNCHED A SOLAR-POWERED SPACE REVOLUTION
On March 17th, 1958, the first solar-powered satellite, Vanguard 1, was launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Weighing less than four pounds, the satellite was a marvel of modern engineering and represented a significant milestone in space exploration. The satellite was powered by six solar cells, which provided enough energy to transmit signals back to Earth […]
FROM CORPS OF ENGINEERS TO ELITE OFFICERS: THE LEGACY OF WEST POINT
The United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, is one of the oldest service academies in the world. It was originally founded on March 16th, 1802, as a training center for the U.S. Corps of Engineers. Over the years, the academy has grown and evolved into a renowned institution that trains some of the […]
NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE’S TIMELESS TALE OF SIN, GUILT, AND REDEMPTION
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel, The Scarlet Letter, was first published on March 16th, 1850. The novel is set in 17th century Puritan Boston and tells the story of Hester Prynne, a young woman who is publicly shamed and forced to wear a scarlet letter “A” on her clothing as punishment for committing adultery. The Scarlet Letter is […]
LAUNCHING THE FUTURE: THE HISTORIC LIQUID-PROPELLANT ROCKET LAUNCH
On March 16th, 1926, American inventor Robert H. Goddard made history by launching the world’s first successful liquid-propellant rocket in Auburn, Massachusetts. Goddard’s achievement marked a major milestone in the history of space exploration and paved the way for future advancements in rocket technology. Goddard had been experimenting with rockets since he was a teenager […]
