Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., was born October 27, 1858.
As a child, he had debilitating asthma, often waking up at night as if being smothered to death.
At 6-years-old, he...
During the Civil War, on March 30, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a National Day of Humiliation, Fasting and Prayer.
Lincoln stated:
"Whereas, the Senate of the United States devoutly...
Plans are under way to construct the first LGBTQ+ affordable housing complex in the state. The Equality Community Center in Portland is spearheading a...
A descendant of Protestant Reformer John Knox, Witherspoon was educated at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, and afterwards served as a Presbyterian pastor.
His writings brought him to the attention...
Texas independence campaigners are making waves at the ongoing Republican Party of Texas Convention in San Antonio, declaring their intent to "take over" the...
Indonesia's parliament is proposing amendments to its broadcast law that would ban investigative journalism and LGBT content, sparking criticism from civil society groups and...
Among the many U.S. Navy and Marine heroes confronting Tripoli's Muslim Barbary pirates was Captain James Lawrence.
In 1804, Captain Lawrence was second-in-command, under Lieutenant Stephen Decatur, of an expedition...
