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Travel & Lifestyle
The First U.S. Patent for a Fire Extinguisher Was Granted to Alanson Crane
On February 10, 1863, Alanson Crane received the first U.S. patent for a building fire extinguishing system, laying early groundwork for modern fire protection and sprinkler systems.
Feb 10, 2026
AMAC Action
SAVE TEXAS UPDATE: Leaders Gather as Fight Against Sharia Law Intensifies
Texas Republicans and AMAC are backing a March 3 ballot proposition to ban Sharia law and foreign religious legal codes, citing the need to defend constitutional governance and religious liberty.
Feb 9, 2026
Advocacy
ICYMI: AMAC-Independent Women Joint Initiative on “Aging With Dignity” Featured in National Publication
AMAC and Independent Women’s Forum leaders warn that rising in-home elder care costs and outdated labor rules are making it harder for seniors to age with dignity.
Feb 9, 2026
This Day in History
The U.S. Weather Bureau Was Established - This Day in History
Established on February 9, 1870, the National Weather Service began as a small federal effort to track storms and protect commerce, evolving into today’s essential source of weather forecasts and warnings.
Feb 9, 2026
This Day in History
Franco-American Alliances Signed - This Day in History
On February 6, 1778, the United States and France signed the Treaty of Alliance and the Treaty of Amity and Commerce, forming a partnership that helped secure American independence during the Revolutionary War.
Feb 6, 2026
Economy
Trump Hits Gas Pedal on Revitalizing US Auto Industry - AMAC Magazine Exclusive
President Trump’s rollback of Biden-era EV mandates and fuel economy rules is lowering car prices, restoring consumer choice, and reviving American auto manufacturing jobs.
Feb 5, 2026
This Day in History
Congress Passes the Immigration Act of 1917 - This Day in History
The Immigration Act of 1917 marked a turning point in U.S. immigration policy, introducing literacy tests, expanding exclusions, and creating the Asiatic Barred Zone amid rising nativism and World War I fears.
Feb 5, 2026
AMAC Travel
How Far in Advance Should You Book Trips to Get the Best Value on Travel?
Wondering when to book your next trip? Learn the best time to book cruises, flights, hotels, and tours to save money, get better options, and travel stress-free.
Feb 4, 2026
This Day in History
George Washington Is Elected the First U.S. President by the Electoral College - This Day in History
On February 4, 1789, George Washington was unanimously elected as the first President of the United States, marking the first presidential election under the U.S. Constitution and the beginning of the executive branch.
Feb 4, 2026
Economy
The Great American Comeback: How Trump Is Setting the Stage for an Era of Historic Prosperity - AMAC Magazine Exclusive
One year into Donald Trump’s second term, inflation is down, wages are rising, energy costs are falling, and confidence is returning as America begins a powerful economic comeback.
Feb 3, 2026
This Day in History
The 16th Amendment, Authorizing Federal Income Tax, Is Ratified - This Day in History
The Sixteenth Amendment, ratified on February 3, 1913, fundamentally changed U.S. fiscal policy by empowering Congress to levy income taxes without apportionment among the states.
Feb 3, 2026
AMAC Action
AGING AT HOME. LIVING WITH DIGNITY. Independent Women and AMAC Launch National Campaign to Address America’s Caregiving Crisis
Independent Women and AMAC unveil Aging at Home, a new effort to confront the caregiving crisis and expand senior care choices.
Feb 2, 2026
