# American History
Today In History: 35,000 Union Troops Occupy Alexandria, Louisiana during the Red River Campaign (1864)
On this day in 1864, under the command of Major General Nathaniel P. Banks, 35,000 Union troops shared a victory…
Today In History: President Wilson Sends 4,800 U.S. Troops to Fight Pancho Villa (1916)
The Pancho Villa Expedition began on this day in 1916 in reaction to a raid led by the Mexican revolutionary,…
5 Pivotal Battles that Changed the Course of the Civil War
The American Civil War may be one of the most crucial periods in American History. No matter what type of…
The Tragic Story of NYC’s Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
It was the deadliest industrial disaster in the history of New York City. On March 25, 1911, the Triangle Shirtwaist…
Today In History: Record Breaking Aviation Pioneer, Ruth Nichols Was Born (1901)
Ruth Rowland Nichols was the only female pilot to hold records for speed, altitude, and distance. She was born on…
Today In History: The Unstoppable Isabella Beecher Hooker Was Born (1822)
Isabella Beecher Hooker was a woman who didn't take “no” for an answer. After taking a considerable amount of time weighing…
This Day In History: Jefferson Finally Named President After Electorial Tie Dispute (1801)
On February 17, 1801 presidential candidates Thomas Jefferson and Arron Burr were waiting to find out which of them would…
Today In History: 1929 Roared With A Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre
February 14, 1929. It was the last year of the roaring 1920s and it ended with a bang when a…
This Day In History: Georgia’s Royal Governor Is Run Out Of Savannah
On February 11, 1776, the American Revolutionary war was heating up. James Wright was a London-born lawyer and his family…