August 17: Davy Crockett
August 17: Davy Crockett On this date in 1786, Davy Crocket, King of the Wild Frontier, was born. Crockett was active in Tennessee politics serving first in the Tennessee General Assembly and later in the U.S. House of Representatives where he opposed President Andrew...
August 18: Nineteenth Amendment
August 18: Nineteenth Amendment On this day in 1920, Tennessee narrowly ratified the Nineteenth Amendment thereby adding women’s suffrage to the U.S. Constitution. The Nineteenth Amendment was first introduced in Congress in 1878 by Senator Aaron A. Sargent...
August 19: Orville Wright Born
Orville Wright: August 19 On this date in 1871, Orville Wright was born. Orville and his brother, Wilbur, are credited with inventing, building, and flying the world’s first successful airplane. Enjoy this collection of flying machines to celebrate...
August 21: Hawaiian Statehood
August 21: Hawaiian Statehood On this date in 1959 Hawaii became the 50th state. Hawaiian Statehood Banner Share this banner on social media to celebrate the addition of the 50th state to the United States of America. Fifty Star U.S. Flag The 50th star on the U.S....
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