Reflections of History

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March 27th: Andrew Johnson Vetoes Civil Rights Act Mar 27, 2023

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On March 27, 1866, Andrew Johnson vetoes the 1866 Civil Rights Act.

March 24th: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Dies Mar 24, 2023

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On March 24, 1882, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow dies.

March 23rd: Patrick Henry's 'Give Me Liberty' Address Mar 23, 2023

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On March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry delivers his ‘Give Me Liberty’ address.

March 22nd: RFK Announces Revised Publication Mar 22, 2023

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On March 22, 1968, Robert Kennedy announces the publication of a revised “To Seek a Newer World."

March 21st: The 'Cornerstone Speech' Mar 21, 2023

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On March 21, 1861, Alexander Stephens delivers the ‘Cornerstone Speech’ about the Confederacy.

March 20th: Republican Party Is Founded Mar 20, 2023

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On March 20, 1854, the Republican Party is founded in Ripon, Wisconsin.

March 17th: JFK's St. Patrick's Day Speech Mar 17, 2023

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On March 17, 1954, Senator John F. Kennedy delivers St. Patrick’s Day speech in New York.

March 16th: James Madison Is Born Mar 16, 2023

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On March 16, 1751, James Madison is born.

March 15th: LBJ Calls For Voting Rights Mar 15, 2023

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On March 15, 1965, Lyndon Johnson calls for voting rights after Selma.

March 14th: Fannie Lou Hamer Dies Mar 14, 2023

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On March 14, 1977, Fannie Lou Hamer dies in Mississippi.