Bingo Johnson (InformingNews.com) – The Statue of Liberty is one of the most iconic structures in the world. Early immigrants coming through Ellis Island knew their lives would be changed forever upon seeing Lady Liberty. Even now today, she stands as a symbol of freedom, life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness to everyone in the world. An Idea In 1865, Frenchman Édouard de Laboulaye suggested the French present a significant gift to the Americans; one might …
(InformingNews.com) – When looking back on history, it seems historians would have you believe politics was a man’s world. Maybe it was at the start of our government, but as you’ll soon see, there were some women working to change that perception. Such is the story of Clare Boothe Luce. Clare Boothe was born on April 10, 1903, in New York City, to Anna Clara Snyder and William Franklin Boothe. Despite challenges within the family, …
(InformingNews.com) – It was President Harry S. Truman, 33rd president of the United States, who created the “Medal of Honor,” the highest civilian honor any citizen can receive. The Medal of Freedom was originally given to troops who demonstrated exceptionalism during their service in World War II. But, this honor would undergo multiple changes to become what it is today. In the Beginning President Truman created the Medal of Freedom on July 6th, 1945. The …
(InformingNews.com) – The US Army plays an important role in our country’s defense. In fact, it’s the oldest branch of our military. Still, even today, the Army is just as important as it was when the Continental Army fought for American independence from Great Britain. Origins Originally, the US Army was called the Continental Army, established on June 14, 1775, effectively making it the oldest institution in the US. In any case, on September 29, …
(InformingNews.com) – Some people loved them, while others hated them. Either way, thanks to HR 6192, signed into law by then President Donald Trump, some of the silver dollar coins will be making a comeback. On January 5, 2021, legislation was put into law requiring the Department of Treasury to mint Morgan and Peace dollar coins as a way to honor their 100th Anniversary. Silver dollars began an important part of American history. It was …
(InformingNews.com) – The Cold War was a serious event that took place in the world between the end of World War II and 1990. Espionage was a vital way for both sides to get information regarding the opposition. Unfortunately, some extreme views and actions would result from the war as well; one of these was known as McCarthyism. McCarthyism and What it Entailed McCarthyism was first used as the title of a political cartoon published …