Founding of El Yunque National Forest
On January 17, 1903, the National Forest Service established Luquillo Forest Reserve (today known as El Yunque National Forest) in Puerto Rico.
On January 17, 1903, the National Forest Service established Luquillo Forest Reserve (today known as El Yunque National Forest) in Puerto Rico.
On January 1, 1863, Daniel Freeman filed the first land claim under the Homestead Act.
On December 20, 1803, the Louisiana Purchase was finalized with a ceremony in New Orleans. It doubled the size of the United States at a cost of less than 3¢ per acre.
On December 3, 1818, President James Monroe signed legislation admitting the state of Illinois to the Union.
On November 7, 1944, Franklin D. Roosevelt became the first and only U.S. President elected to a fourth term.
On November 6, 1861, Jefferson Davis was elected the first and only president of the Confederate States of America.
On November 4, 1924, Wyoming elected Nellie Tayloe Ross America’s first female governor, again proving its nickname, “The Equality State.”
On November 1, 1897, America’s Library of Congress opened its doors.
On October 27, 1964, Ronald Reagan delivered his “A Time for Choosing” speech for Barry Goldwater’s presidential campaign, making him a national name.