This Day In History

 

September 2, 1901

American politician Theodore Roosevelt, who was then the Republican vice presidential candidate, gave the first public speech in which he said, “Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.” The Big Stick policy later became a central feature of his presidency.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/September-2

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This Day In History

 

September 1, 1939

WW2 BEGINS!

German invasion of Poland

The lethal combination of German blitzkrieg tactics, French and British inactivity, and Soviet perfidy doomed Poland to swift defeat after Adolf Hitler invaded the country this day in 1939 and sparked World War II.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/September-1

This Day In History

 

August 31, 1992

An 11-day standoff in Ruby Ridge, Idaho, between government officials and an armed family headed by self-proclaimed white separatist Randy Weaver ended with his surrender; three people—Weaver's wife, Vicki, his 14-year-old son, Sammy, and U.S. Marshal William Degan—had been killed during the siege.

Timothy McVeigh, OKC Bomber, was inspired by this moment.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/August-31

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August 30, 1813

During the Creek War, some 250 frontiersmen were killed by the Red Sticks, a Native American faction, in what became known as the Fort Mims Massacre, and in retaliation a militia led by General Andrew Jackson later destroyed two Indian villages.

Taken from:  https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/August-30

This Day In History

 

August 29, 2005

Hurricane Katrina makes landfall in Louisiana

On this day in 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck the U.S. Gulf Coast and devastated the area, especially New Orleans, which experienced catastrophic flooding after its levees were breached the following day.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/August-29