January 17: Edgar Allen Poe

January 17: Edgar Allen Poe

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January 19: Edgar Allan Poe On this date in 1809, American writer Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston. He is best known for his poetry and short stories, often with mysterious or macabre themes. Edgar Allan Poe Banner Share this banner on social media to share our...
January 18: Elizabeth Cady Stanton

January 18: Elizabeth Cady Stanton

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January 18: Elizabeth Cady Stanton On this date in 1892, Elizabeth Cody Stanton delivered her address, “Solitude of Self” before the Committee of the Judiciary of the United States Congress. The speech—with its emphasis on women’s intellectual and...
January 27: Lewis Carroll

January 27: Lewis Carroll

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January 27: Lewis Carroll On this date in 1832, the author of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland was born. Lewis Carroll Banner Use this banner on social media to share our Lewis Carroll teaching collection. Alice in Wonderland Illustrations Several dozen...
January 27: International Holocaust Remembrance Day

January 27: International Holocaust Remembrance Day

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January 27: International Holocaust Remembrance Day International Holocaust Remembrance Day was designated by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 60/7 on 1 November 2005 to reaffirm “that the Holocaust, which resulted in the murder of one third of the...
January 29: William McKinley

January 29: William McKinley

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January 29: William McKinley On this date in 1843, the future 25th President of the United States was born in Niles, Ohio. Explore FCIT’s collection of images related to President McKinley’s life and administration. President McKinley Banner Use this...