THIS DAY IN HISTORY 1783 – Sweden recognized the U.S. independence 1922 – Reader’s Digest begins publishing in New York 1937 – FDR proposed adding justices to the Supreme Court — “packing” the court (the
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Monday – February 4, 2019
THIS DAY IN HISTORY 1870 – The 15th Amendment is passed granting people of color the right to vote 1913 – The 16th Amendment, establishing a federal income tax is ratified 1959 – The Day
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THIS DAY IN HISTORY 1790 – The Supreme Court was in session for the first time — in NYC 1862 – “Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.” – Julia
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