Tag: us_history

• Rep. Walkinshaw Invites Virginians to Share America 250 Videos

  29 Jun 2026 6:47 p.m. · Source: Rep. James Walkinshaw

  Rep. James Walkinshaw is inviting Virginians to submit short videos for the America 250 celebration. Participants can share what they love about the U.S. and their hopes for the future, with a submission deadline of July 2, 2026.

  Politics and GovernmentMediaFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEducation America 250James WalkinshawVirginiaVideo SubmissionPatriotismUS HistoryCivicsRep. James WalkinshawRestonCongress

• Alabama Joins Great American State Fair to Celebrate Nation's 250th Birthday

  25 Jun 2026 11:00 a.m. · Source: Alabama Governor's Office

  Governor Kay Ivey announced Alabama's participation in the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., celebrating America's 250th birthday. The Alabama Pavilion showcases the state's diverse strengths, history, and innovation from June 25 to July 10.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEconomyEducationSocial Issues AlabamaGreat American State FairWashington D.C.SemiquincentennialGovernor Kay IveyExpositionUS HistoryAlabama Governor's Office

• PolitiFact Uncovers 11 Instances of Presidential Deception Throughout U.S. History

  22 Jun 2026 9:28 a.m. · Source: PolitiFact's Josie Hollingsworth <josie

  PolitiFact's historical review for the 250th anniversary reveals 11 instances of presidents shading truth or lying, from Jackson's deceptive treaty to Trump's election claims, highlighting evolving transparency and the impact of presidential untruths.

  Politics and GovernmentMediaConflictGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentElectionMilitarySocial Issues PolitiFactPresidential falsehoodsUS historyAndrew JacksonDonald TrumpFact-checkingPolitical Science

• March 4: A Pivotal Date in US Presidential Inaugurations and Idaho's Creation

  4 Mar 2026 8:03 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

  March 4th marked the traditional Inauguration Day for US presidents until 1937, and also the date President Lincoln signed the act creating Idaho Territory.

  Politics and GovernmentMedia Presidential InaugurationMarch 4Idaho TerritoryAbraham LincolnAndrew JacksonTwentieth AmendmentUS HistoryU.S. Library of Congress

• Minnesota Enters the Union: May 11, 1858

  11 May 2025 8:02 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

  Minnesota became the 32nd state admitted to the Union on May 11, 1858. The Library of Congress offers a wealth of historical resources.

  Politics and GovernmentEducationGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState Governments MinnesotaLibrary of CongressToday in History1858US HistoryStatehoodGovernmentU.S. Library of Congress

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