Great Dates in American History – February

By Sam Frescoe

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American history is important. In my view, by studying the past we may better understand who we are today and where we must go tomorrow. My purpose today is to review major events in American history.

 

In your view, what are the major events in your American history? – Please leave a comment or send an e-mail (samfrescoe@gmail.com).

 

“The supreme purpose of history is a better world.”
– Herbert Hoover, 31^st American President (1874-1964)

 

“No matter what accomplishments you make, somebody helps you.”
– Althea Gibson, an American tennis player and professional golfer (1927-2003)

 

 

3rd Monday Annually

President’s Day

                                          

6 Feb 1788	Massachusetts joined the United States as a State
12 Feb 1859	Oregon joined the United States as a State
14 Feb 1912	Arizona joined the United States as a State
21 Feb 1871	Washington, D.C. joined the United States

 

6 Feb 1911	Ronald Reagan was born
9 Feb 1773	William Henry Harrison was born
12 Feb 1809	Abraham Lincoln was born
22 Feb 1732	George Washington was born

 

28 Feb 1991	Gulf War One Ends
1 Feb 2003	Columbia shuttle disaster
4 Feb 2004	Facebook was launched

 

Going Forward

 

“If we know where we came from, we may better know where to go. If we know who we came from, we may better understand who we are.” - Anonymous

 

“Preserve your memories, keep them well, what you forget you can never retell.” – Louisa May Alcott, an American novelist and poet (1832-1888)

 

“Maintaining one’s culture, values and traditions is beyond price.”
– Getano Lui, Council member for Iama

 

“Every man is a quotation from all his ancestors.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson, an American essayist, lecturer, and poet (1803-1882)

 

 

– Sam Frescoe

 

 

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