A few significant historical tidbits…
- 144 years ago, the Civil War began when Fort Sumter was attacked.
- 60 years ago, President Franklin Roosevelt died.
- 50 years ago, Dr. Jonas Salk’s polio vaccine was determined to be “safe, effective, and potent”.
And this little gem…
- 6 years ago, Arkansas federal judge Susan Webber Wright found President Bill Clinton in contempt of court for lying about his relationship with Monica Lewinsky.