General Stonewall Jackson Dies- This Day 1863
On this day in 1863 Confederate General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson died eight days after he was accidentally shot by one of his own men at the Battle of Chancellorsville. Stonewall […]
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Crimes Of Passion: The Case Of Congressman Daniel Sickles
On this day 1859 Congressman Daniel Sickles of New York was acquitted of murder by reason of temperary insanity. This was the first successful case in the United States. Below […]
New York Congressman Daniel Sickles Is Acquitted Of Murder-Grounds Of Temporary Insanity-First Time This Defense Is Successful In U.S.-This Day 1859
On this day in 1859 New York Congressman Daniel Sickles was acquitted of murder on grounds of temporary insanity. This would be the first time that this defense would be […]
#16 POTUS Abraham Lincoln Born This Day 1809/ Ten Notes On Abraham Lincoln
The 16th POTUS Abraham Lincoln was born on this day in 1809. Ten Notes On Abraham Lincoln. 1. I don’t know what I can say about Abraham Lincoln that already […]
Abraham Lincoln Born This Day 1809- History Channel Documentary
Abraham Lincoln was born on this day in 1809. Attached below is a History Channel documentary on his life. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrJHPS4KyVA
