Happy Birthday Bobby Jones
Famed golfer Bobby Jones was born on March 17, 1902, in Atlanta, Georgia. In 1930, he became the first golfer to win all four major tournaments, achieving the sport’s first Grand Slam.
This Day in History
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Founding of West Point
On March 16, 1802, the Military Academy at West Point was founded. America’s oldest military academy, West Point prepared some of our most accomplished Army officers for service.
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Farley’s Follies
On March 15, 1935, the US Post Office reissued 20 stamps known as “Farley’s Special Printings,” which were the result of the biggest stamp scandal of the time – “Farley’s Follies.”
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Birth of Casey Jones
Train engineer Jonathon Luther Jones was born on March 14, 1863, in Missouri. He later became an American folk hero after sacrificing his own life to save his passengers.
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Death of President Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin Harrison, America’s 23rd president died on March 13, 1901. His administration was notable for its antitrust, financial, and foreign policy initiatives.
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The Blizzard of 1888 and Blizzard Mail
On March 12, 1888, a short-lived blizzard mail service delivered letters to New York City during one of the worst storms in history.
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Bureau of Indian Affairs
On March 11, 1824, US Secretary of War John C. Calhoun created the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Today, the federal agency works with Native American and Alaskan Native tribal governments to maintain their quality of life.
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World’s First Telephone Call
On March 10, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell transmitted the first words by telephone, to his assistant in another room. Bell had received his patent for the telephone three days earlier.
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Siege of Veracruz
On March 9, 1847, the US launched its first large-scale amphibious assault during the Siege of Veracruz. This notable battle of the Mexican-American War set the stage for the capture of Mexico City.
