Category: Presidential History

  • FDR Passes

    FDR Passes

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    Morgan O’Brien

    April 12, 1945, FDR passed away.

  • Teapot Dome Scandal

    Teapot Dome Scandal

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    Morgan O’Brien

    April 7, 1922, the Teapot Dome Scandal began to unfold.

  • First Presidential Veto

    First Presidential Veto

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    Morgan O’Brien

    April 5, 1792, Washington issued the first presidential veto.

  • Marshall Plan Implemented

    Marshall Plan Implemented

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    Morgan O’Brien

    The Marshall Plan was implemented on April 3, 1948.

  • Wilson Asks For Declaration of War

    Wilson Asks For Declaration of War

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    Morgan O’Brien

    April 2, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson requested a declaration of war against Germany.

  • First Fireside Chat

    First Fireside Chat

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    Morgan O’Brien

    March 12, 1933, FDR delivers his first fireside chat.

  • First Female Cabinet Member

    First Female Cabinet Member

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    Morgan O’Brien

    March 4, 1933, Frances Perkins became the first female cabinet member.

  • Yellowstone Becomes A National Park

    Yellowstone Becomes A National Park

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    Morgan O’Brien

    March 1, 1872, Yellowstone becomes the first National Park.

  • Wilson and the Zimmerman Telegraph

    Wilson and the Zimmerman Telegraph

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    Morgan O’Brien

    February 24, 1917, President Wilson is informed about the Zimmerman Telegraph.

  • Executive Order, 9066

    Executive Order, 9066

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    Morgan O’Brien

    February 19, 1942, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066.