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Mexican-American War Declared – This Day in History
On May 13, 1846, the United States Congress formally declared war on Mexico, launching a conflict that would reshape the...
The Last Land Battle of the Civil War Occurs at Palmito Ranch – This Day in History
On May 12, 1865—more than a month after Confederate General Robert E. Lee had surrendered at Appomattox—Union and Confederate forces...
Minnesota Is Admitted as the 32nd U.S. State – This Day in History
On May 11, 1858, Minnesota officially entered the United States as the nation’s 32nd state, marking a major milestone in...
President Harry Truman Announces That Nazi Germany Has Surrendered – This Day in History
On May 8, 1945, President Harry S. Truman addressed the American people with historic news: Nazi Germany had surrendered unconditionally,...
A German U-Boat Sinks the British Ocean Liner RMS Lusitania – This Day in History
On May 7, 1915, one of the deadliest maritime disasters of World War I unfolded when a German submarine torpedoed...
President Dwight D. Eisenhower Signed the Civil Rights Act of 1960 – This Day in History
On May 6, 1960, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Civil Rights Act of 1960 into law and issued a...
De Tocqueville – Reunifying America
Everywhere we turn, the “chaos machine” cranks up anxiety, sows discontent, and cheerfully (for anarchists, communists, and those disavowing America’s...
Letter From the Editor: America’s 250th – AMAC Magazine Exclusive
AMAC Magazine Exclusive - By Rebecca Weber Dear AMAC Members, Two hundred and fifty years ago, a bold idea was...
President Abraham Lincoln Was Shot at Ford’s Theatre by John Wilkes Booth – This Day in History
On April 14, 1865, just days after the Civil War had effectively ended, President Abraham Lincoln attended a performance of...
The Jefferson Memorial is Dedicated in Washington, D.C. – This Day in History
On April 13, 1943, the dedication of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial marked a powerful moment of national reflection and resolve,...
Confederate General Robert E. Lee Surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant – This Day in History
On April 9, 1865, Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered his Army of Northern Virginia to Union General Ulysses S....
The Pony Express Began – This Day in History
On April 3, 1860, the Pony Express made its historic debut, launching one of the most daring and iconic mail...
Details Matter – Wreaths at Arlington
Details always matter – in law, policy, the military, business, taxes, mastering new skills, remembering old dates, matching times to...
November 11th Declared as Armistice Day – This Day in History
On November 11, 1919, President Woodrow Wilson formally proclaimed the first observance of Armistice Day — marking the first anniversary...
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