Great Dates in American History – January

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)

1 Jan Annually	New Year’s Day
3rd Monday Annually	MLK Jr Birthday

January 2, 1788	Georgia joined the United States as a State
January 9, 1788	Connecticut joined the United States as a State
January 26, 1837	Michigan joined the United States as a State
January 29, 1861	Kansas joined the United States as a State
January 4, 1896	Utah joined the United States as a State
January 6, 1912	New Mexico joined the United States as a State
January 3, 1959	Alaska joined the United States as a State

January 7, 1800	Millard Fillmore was born
January 29, 1843	William McKinley was born
January 30, 1882	Franklin D. Roosevelt was born
January 9, 1913	Richard Nixon was born

20 Jan 1981	Iran Hostage Crisis Ends
28 Jan 1986	Challenger Inflight Disaster

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)

Thank you. – Sam Frescoe

Your View

Your thoughts and perspectives are important. I invite you to tell me what you believe with the comment section below or at samfrescoe@gmail.com.

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