Feb. 3, 1913: 16th Amendment ratified: socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/gov...

#OnThisDay in 1870, the 15th Amendment is ratified, prohibiting racial discrimination in voting. Explore the early drafts and debates that led to the passage and ratification of this amendment: https://ow.ly/XZK450Y6A13#OnThisDay

#OnThisDay in 1848, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is signed, and the United States acquires 55% of Mexico’s territory for $15 million. Learn more on #ConstitutionDaily: https://ow.ly/eoqx50Y6zVM#OnThisDay

Happy Black History Month! This year marks the 100th anniversary of celebrating the contributions of Black Americans and was inaugurated by Carter G Woodson in 1926. 1/2

The Holocaust is one of the most horrific crimes against humanity. It took the lives of approximately 6 million Jews, 1.5 million of whom lived in the territory of present-day Ukraine. As well as millions of people from other groups that the Nazi regime deemed "unworthy of life."

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day from all of us at The Constitutional Walking Tour. Pictured is King in Philadelphia in 1965 fighting against racism and inequality just as he did throughout his life and across this country. #mlk #Philadelphia #martinlutherking #mlkday #martinlutherkingday

Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" just turned 250. Hear Julie Silverbrook reflect on its legacy and present implications for @allofitwnyc.bsky.social @wnyc.org. Listen now: https://ow.ly/wnlW50XZFTk

#OnThisDay in 1784, the Continental Congress barely meets a deadline to ratify the Treaty of Paris, which officially ends the Revolutionary War. Read more on #ConstitutionDaily: https://ow.ly/rEXS50XSCo0#OnThisDay

On January 1, 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation took effect in the United States 📜🇺🇸. It declared millions of enslaved people free and reshaped the moral direction of the nation. A reminder that real change sometimes begins with a single date — but takes generations to unfold.

Wishing all a Happy New Year ! May the new year be everything you wish for and more… First daylight scene in the new year, Asheville, NC 2026 #HappyNewYear

December 30, 1853 – Gadsden Purchase: The United States buys land from Mexico to facilitate railroad building in the Southwest.

On this date in 1853, the United States acquired nearly 30,000 square miles of northern Mexican territory with the signing of the Gadsden Purchase.

Wishing all a Merry Christmas ! May you be surrounded by peace, love & all that is good... And safe travels wherever you are...

Just returned home to the North Pole after two exhausting days in my sleigh I need a nap, before the Christmas celebration begins Just wanted to wish each and everyone of you a very Merry Christmas

It’s Christmas Eve. Santa and his reindeers are ready to fly across the world. Want to watch? For 70yrs 1000 volunteers at NORAD track his every move and put it onlne here: https://www.noradsanta.org/en/ Or call 877-446-6723 Magical. And fun. #usa #goodvibes #wednesday #humor

How did NORAD start tracking Santa? By accident!

Did you know the chocolate chip cookie that we know and love is less than 100 years old? The Library of Congress has a copy of the book in which the very first chocolate chip cookie recipe appeared, "Ruth Wakefield's Toll House Tried and True Recipes." blogs.loc.gov/inside_adams...

#onthisday in 1814 the Treaty of Ghent was signed, formally ending the War of 1812. It restored prewar borders, eased Anglo‑American tensions, and helped usher in a century of improved relations between the US and Britain #HistoryOfPolitics

Dec. 23, 1783 👇👇👇

252 years ago, on the 16th of December 1773, direct action organization 'Sons of Liberty' disguised themselves as Mohawak people and dumped 342 chests of tea into the Boston harbour. The Boston Tea Party was a response to the British Tea Act from May of of same year. #otd #history 🗃️

Today is Bill of Rights Day—These are the foundational amendments to a work in progress. Each additional amendment serves to make a more perfect Union. There is more work to be done. Today is the day to teach the Constitution to tomorrow's generations. Spread the word.

National Wreaths Across America Day, held every December, is a mission to honor veterans by placing wreaths on their graves across the United States.

Today in history, 1941: the Japanese military launch a surprise attack on the Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor. The United States declared war against Japan the next day, officially entering World War II. I covered the events of Pearl Harbor on the show last year - tune in if you haven’t already.

OTD in 1955, Rosa Parks was arrested in Montgomery, Alabama, for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus. Her courageous stand ignited the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a defining campaign of the Civil Rights Movement.

#OnThisDay George Washington established a winter encampment at Morristown. While considerably less well-known than Valley Forge, the encampment in Morristown during the harsh winter of 1779-1780 significantly contributed to American victory. www.battlefields.org/learn/articl...

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁 And … Safe travels

236 years ago, on the 25th of November 1789, George Washington proclaimed the first Thanksgiving day in the U.S. In 1863, also on the 25th of November, Abraham Lincoln proclaims Thanksgiving to be celebrated annually on the final Thursday of November. #ord #history #thanksgiving 🗃️

President John F. Kennedy died #OnThisDay in 1963, traumatizing a nation and leading a united Congress to make a constitutional change: the 25th amendment.  https://ow.ly/sJg150Xnngj#OnThisDay

115 years ago today, thousands of garment workers, mostly women, went on a strike known as the "uprising of the 20,000." These women fought for both "Bread and Roses"-for their right to enjoy life. That strike not only turned women into a political power but also the ILGWU into a powerful union. 🗃️

162 years ago, on the 19th of November 1863, Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address. The speech is only 271 words long yet is considered one of the most significant in American history. #otd #history 🗃️

#OnThisDay in 1777, the Articles of Confederation, the first American constitution, is sent to the 13 colonies for consideration. Explore how the Articles of Confederation shaped the current Constitution: https://ow.ly/aLtq50XnmZm#OnThisDay

#OTD 1800, the House of Representatives convened in the US Capitol in Washington for the first time. https://history.house.gov/HistoricalHighlight/Detail/35773#OTD

Northern Lights in Asheville, NC Tonight. Amazing… #Aurora

Happy Veterans' Day from all of us at The Constitutional Walking Tour. Thank you for your service! #veteransday #usa #military #armedforces #veterans #army #navy #marines #airforce #coastguard

#VeteransDay honors those who have served and sacrificed for our country. Bring this day to life with our #WorldWarII Unit, where students can explore major events, figures, and turning points in global history 🇺🇸 online.kidsdiscover.com/unit/world-w...

In 1916, the first woman was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. Jeannette Rankin introduced legislation that helped secure women’s voting rights, protect workers, and boost aid for children in poverty. (1/3)

Today is #ElectionDay! 🗳️ Voters across the country head to the polls today to exercise their #RightToVote. Learn more about voting rights: https://ow.ly/vfKX50XlMMp#ElectionDay#RightToVote

Happy Halloween! Enjoy your day, your weekend & Stay safe out there… *🎃History of Halloween🎃* www.history.com/articles/his...

It's National Civics Day! Civics Handbook Free Download today. A wealth of info. All ages. Constitution + More. Working on new update: 2008, 100 Question Citizenship Test changed to 128 Question Test. Book will be same except test. Check it out! #booksky #edusky www.amazon.com/dp/B06XFWXTMZ

National Civics Day… #NationalCivicsDay

Today is National Civics Day! #NationalCivicsDay

Civics Handbook Free Download 10/24-10/27. A wealth of info in one place. All ages. Constitution + More. Working on replacing 2008 100 Question Civics Test with new 128 Question Citizenship Test. Book will be same except test. Have a copy of current edition. #booksky www.amazon.com/dp/B06XFWXTMZ

#OnThisDay in 1803, the Senate ratifies the Louisiana Purchase, promoted by President Thomas Jefferson, which doubles the size of the United States. Learn more about the treaty and Jefferson’s involvement:

With all the No Kings protests today, it's an opportunity for a little Civics review and the First Amendment to the Constitution #NoKings #NoKingsOct18 #civics

#OnThisDay in 1851, the second annual National Women’s Rights Convention is held in Worchester, MA. The event drew more than 1,000 attendees. Read activist and newspaper editor Clarina I. Nichols’ speech to the convention:

Yesterday on @npr.org’s 1A, Jeffrey Rosen discussed his contribution to @theatlantic.com’s call for writers to cover the country’s founding era to find out what America’s political thinkers valued at its beginning. Listen now: ow.ly/BS2j50XbY5s

13 October 1792: The cornerstone of the United States Executive Mansion was laid in Washington DC. Since 1818 the United States Executive Mansion has been known as the "White House". #History #USA

⚓ Celebrate 250 Years of the U.S. Navy! This year marks the Navy’s 250th anniversary, established October 13, 1775. A visit to the USS Silversides Submarine Museum in Muskegon is a great way to honor this milestone. Step aboard and explore history: bit.ly/USSSilversides ⚓

Every year, #SCOTUS starts its new term on the first Monday in October, an annual event dating back to 1917. Learn what happens on the first day back for the justices: