This Day In Black History

 

February 1, 1865 - 13th Amendment to the US Constitution which abolished slavery was adopted by the 38th Congress.

Inspirational Kobe Bryant

 

Kobe Bryant is so inspirational!  Here is an inspirational speech:

This Day In History

 

January 31, 1917 Submarine Warfare

Germany restarts unlimited submarine warfare in the Atlantic, and German torpedo armed submarines announce they will attack any and all ships, including civilian passenger ships.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/january31st.html

This Day In History

 

January 30, 1933 - Adolf Hitler

1933 : Adolf Hitler the leader of the National Socialist German Workers Party (or Nazi Party), becomes chancellor of Germany.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/january30th.html

This Day In History

 

January 29, 1959 Sleeping Beauty

1959 : Disney releases the animated film Sleeping Beauty to theatres

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/january29th.html

Winter Formal 2024

 Winter Formal was so much fun, and man the students clean up nicely!  Here are some Pics I got!

My forever date - My Husband!

This Day In History

 

January 28, 1986 Challenger Explodes

1986 : The space shuttle Challenger explodes just after liftoff , killing the seven astronauts aboard, this was the 10th trip for Challenger and included a teacher from New Hampshire, Christa MacAuliffe, among the astronauts, as part of a new Teacher in Space project. The Launch was shown live on CNN and many schools set up televisions for children to watch due to the involvement of a teacher in the shuttle.

Other crew members aboard the Challenger ship included Michael J. Smith, Dick Scobee, and Ronald McNair, as well as Ellison Onizuka, Christa McAuliffe, Gregory Jarvis, and Judith Resnik. A warning was ignored that certain equipment on the ship was vulnerable at new temperatures.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/january28th.html

This Day In History

 

January 27, 1945 Poland Auschwitz

The Red Army liberates the Nazi's biggest concentration camp at Auschwitz in southern Poland. During the concentration camps existence it is believed up to 1 million Jews were murdered ,75,000 Poles, 21,000 Gypsies, and 15,000 Soviet POWs.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/january27th.html

This Day In History

 

January 26, 1988 The Phantom of the Opera

1988 : Andrew Lloyd Webber's Musical The Phantom of the Opera ( Based on the French novel Le Fantome de lOpera 1909 by Gaston Leroux ) has its first performance on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre in New York and is now the longest running Broadway show in history.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/january26th.html

Around the Horn

 

This week we finally had Around the Horn!  It was a debate/discussion style sports show on ESPN from 2002 to 2014.  Instead of debating Sports we debated/discussed Unit 5.  I was so impressed with Around the Horn for each class!  Students MUST know this information to be successful on the APUSH Exam on May 10, 2024.  I was present to how much the STUDENTS understood about Unit 5!  I LOVED the debates.  Here were the questions we debated and some of the big ideas that stood out.

1. What was the most significant change for Black Americans from 1860 to 1890?

2. Were the Radical Republicans or Redeemers more successful in achieving their agenda during Reconstruction?

3. What was the impact of Westward Expansion on Native Americans from 1850 to 1900?

4. What was the most significant cause of the American Civil War?

5. Was Reconstruction a Failure?  If yes, How?

Question 1

Almost every class said the same things: Reconstruction Amendments (13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments), Freedmen's Bureau, North winning the Civil War, and Hiram Revels.  One class discussed how nothing could be possible if the North did not win the Civil War.  I truly believe one sign that Reconstruction was working was the Election of Black Congressman!  Great Outside Knowledge - Hiram Revels was the first Black Congressman elected.  Freedmen were exercising their new freedoms and liberties.

Black Congressman elected during Reconstruction

Question 2

Every Class debated the word during in the question.  Which warmed my APUSH heart!  Every class had different answers, and their evidence made them correct.  But from a historical standpoint Redeemers were the ultimate winner.  Redeemers were Southern Deomcrats reclaiming their government.  They hated the Radical Republicans, and undid everything that was accomplished during Reconstruction!  One class even brought up how the U.S. Government did not stop the Southern Discrimination against the Freedmen.

Question 5

The big question Historians always ask is was Reconstruction a Failure?  I heard yes and no all day, but the answer is no.  Reconstruction is a failure just like the Articles of Confederation.  Ultimately what ended Reconstruction was the Compromise of 1877.

This Day In History

 

January 25, 1947 Al Capone

1947 : Al Capone dies of pneumonia and heart failure after fearing all his life he would suffer a gangsters death.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/january25th.html

This Day In History

 

January 24, 1965 Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, died aged 90 years old he was best known as leading his country through World War II as a great speaker and raising morale of his countrymen.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/january24th.html

This Day In History

 

January 23, 1933 20th Amendment To The Constitution

1933: The 20th Amendment to the US Constitution Is Ratified which establishes the beginning and ending of the terms of the elected federal officials.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/january23rd.html

This Day In History

 

January 22, 1930 Empire State Building

Excavation for the Empire State Building began. When completed only 410 days after the construction began, it stood as the world's tallest building.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/january22nd.html

Find Your Joy!

 

This Day In History

 

January 21, 1793 French Revolution

Louis XVI of France is executed by guillotine after he was tried by the National Convention, found guilty of high treason. This was during the French Revolution ( Revolution francaise ) which ran from 1789 to 1799 which resulted in the Abolition and replacement of the French monarchy with a democratic republic.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/january21st.html

This Day In History

 

January 20, 1981 Iran Hostages Released

Iran released 52 weary American hostages, who were held for 444 days

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/january20th.html

This Day In History

 

January 19, 1977 Miami Snow

1977 : Snow fell on Miami for the first time in history .

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/january19th.html

Lawman Bass Reeves

 

A Legend everyone MUST KNOW!!!  The man above is Lawman Bass Reeves!  He has an incredible story.  Born a slave, escaped slavery, lived in Indian Territory, and became a FAMOUS and INTIMADTING deputy US Marshal in Indian Territory.  His story almost does not seem real.  And now a LARGE audience his hearing his story.  Paramount + made his story into a TV Show, A Lawman Bass Reeves.  

When David Oyelowo  who plays Bass Reeves was so impressed!  He had to tell this Legend's Story!  Here is the trailer and a story on CBS Sunday Morning.

This Day in History

 

January 18, 1939 Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong and his orchestra recorded "Jeepers Creepers."

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/january18th.html

This Day In History

 

January 17, 1938 Carnegie Hall

The first jazz concert is performed at Carnegie Hall. Benny Goodman and his orchestra performed at this iconic New York City venue and the event included guests like Count Basie and other popular names of the day. It gave the genre credibility as a legitimate musical preference.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/january17th.html

This Day In History

 

January 16, 1991 Operation Desert Storm

1991 : After midnight of this date, war was to be declared in the Persian Gulf if Iraq did not pull out of Kuwait. Since Iraq did not pull out voluntarily, the Pentagon had begun acting on its preparations to begin an offensive attack on the Iraqi army. By evening of this day, Operation Desert Storm had begun. The United States had begun the attack on Iraq on Kuwait's behalf. Operation Desert Storm was led by Norman Schwarzkopf and 32 nations total were involved-including Britain, France, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and of course, Kuwait.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/january16th.html

This Day In History

 

January 15, 2009 Flight 1549 Crashes In Hudson

US Airways Flight 1549 ( Airbus 320 ) runs into a large flock of Canada Geese during takeoff from from New York City's LaGuardia Airport resulting in immediate and complete loss of thrust from both engines due to ingesting birds. The Pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger glides over the Hudson river finally ditching the airliner near the USS Intrepid museum about three minutes after losing power. The ditching and evacuation proved a complete success with all passengers and crew evacuated safely.

Taking from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/january15th.html

Happy MLK Jr. Day 2024!!!!

 

Monday is MLK Jr. Day - A Federal Holiday!  Completely Amazing!  Celebrate if you can!  There is a great movie called Selma about MLK Jr.!  And if you can watch the whole  I Have A Dream Speech you should.  We get the day off!

This movie is fantastic, and worth the watch if you have not seen it!  It is about Dr. King's fight in Selma, Alabama to gain African American rights!  It is powerful!  What I took away was Dr. King's knowledge of his life and the threat on it.  He got death threats daily, but he still did his job.  It did not stop him!  It would stop me!  Watch if you can!

A powerful scene is Oprah's scene to vote.  This is why Dr. King fought so hard!

The "I Have A Dream" Speech - watch the whole thing!

Dr. King has a monument in D.C.

This Day In History

 

January 14, 1942 Executive Order 9066

A reluctant but resigned Roosevelt signed the War Department's blanket Executive Order 9066, which authorized the physical removal of all Japanese Americans into internment camps.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/january14th.html

This Day In History

 

January 13, 1968 Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison

1968 : Johnny Cash performs live for the second time at Folsom Prison in the prison cafeteria which was recorded as the album Johnny Cash at At Folsom Prison.

Taking from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/january13th.html

This Day In History

 

January 12, 1915 Women's Suffrage Bill

The House of Representatives voted Down the Women's Suffrage Bill, which would allow women the right to vote. The actual vote count was 204 against and 174 for this bill. Women's Suffrage leaders such as Ann Howard Shaw and Carrie Chapman Catt stated they would continue to find for the right to cast a ballot. The right to vote was granted to women in 1920.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/january12th.html

And Charity for all...

 

This Day In History

 

January 11, 1962 State of the Union Address

This was the date of John F. Kennedy's annual State of the Union Address. He had proposed several policy implementations that would help combat the "economic offensive mounted by the Soviet Union and her Communist allies" .

Part of JFK's proposal was to lower the tariffs on internationally-traded goods. He also advocated the lowered of taxes along with the increase of public works spending. A new farm program was also recommended and federal aid to public schools.

Additionally, JFK stated the intention of the West to fight for rights in Berlin, Germany. This was in reference to the fact that the Soviet was demanding that Germany be re-united under the Communist rule.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/january11th.html

This Day In History

 

January 10, 1964 The Beatles

1964 : "Introducing the Beatles," the first Beatles Album is released in the US by Vee-Jay Records, Check Out Our 60s Music Page for more information on The Beatles and other sixties groups, The A side features "I Want to Hold Your Hand" and "I Saw Her Standing There",

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/january10th.html

This Day In History

 

January 9, 1986 Kodak and Polaroid

Kodak the camera giant was taken to court by the Polaroid company for using it's patent and was forced to compensate it's customers who had bought the cameras and could not purchase film.

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GREAT 2024 Idea

 

This Day In History

 

January 8, 1918 Post-War Peace Plan

Washington 14-Point Plan for Post-War Peace Presented by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson This talk consisted of a plan which included 14 different aspects of peace keeping.

One of those on this list is that which pertains to equality of trade for peace-keeping countries (and maintenance help thereof). Other portions of agenda on this list included "Impartial adjustment of all colonial claims", "Evacuation of Russian territory" (and Belgium and French territories), and "Readjustment of Italy's frontiers".

This plan, of course was in the development phase at this time. Further effort was to be made in order to carry this plan out.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/january8th.html

This Day In History

 

January 7, 1990 Leaning Tower of Pisa

The Leaning Tower of Pisa has been closed to the public for the first time in 800 years due to fears the tower may topple over, The tilt is currently 16ft off the perpendicular and increases by about one-twelfth of an inch every year .

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/january7th.html

This Day In History

 

January 6, 1912 New Mexico

1912 : New Mexico is admitted into the United States as the 47th state

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/january6th.html

Life Lessons

 

We are currently studying the American Civil War and Reconstruction.  One of my favorite parts about the Civil War are the Life Lessons  one can find.  

First is the Emancipation Proclamation

President Lincoln's #1 Goal was to preserve the Union.  In his first Inaugural Address he made clear he would not free the slaves.  That was the biggest fear of the South - A Republican would free the slaves.  But once the Civil War started President Lincoln decided the government must free the slaves.  It becomes the 2nd Principle Cause.  

As soon as the War began - he wrote the Emancipation Proclamation.  Here is the Life Lesson - Patience.  President Lincoln waited for a large Union Victory.  That came with  the Battle of Antietam.  He waited Two Long Years to introduce it.

The final lesson is at Gettysburg.

I showed my classes a scene from Rembert the Titans.  I think it is a favorite scene for history teachers, and as I watched it 6 times - I realized this is a life lesson of Unity.  We must come together - people have fought and died for unity.  So here is the scene to speak for itself!