June 27, 1777 ~ Henry Laurens and the Tower of London
What do Anne Boleyn, Guy Fawkes, Nazi Deputy Fuehrer Rudolph Hess, and South Carolinian Henry Laurens have in common? They were all imprisoned in the Tower of London. Today in 1777, Henry Laurens stepped down as the only Vice-president of an Independent South Carolina. He would serve as 3rd President of the Continental Congress and spend time in the Tower of London for treason to the British Crown.
June 26, 1948 ~ Truman Desegregates the Armed Forces
Today in 1948, President Harry S. #Truman issued Executive Orders 9980 and 9981 which began the process of desegregating the armed forces and the federal government of the #UnitedStates and helped kick-start the modern #civilrights movement. Here is a look back at the #History of #AfricanAmericans in the U.S. Military, including the roles black soldiers played with the #Milita and #FrancisMarion in #SouthCarolina during the American Revolution; CPL Eddie Stowers in #WW1; the contribution of black troops through the World Wars; the blinding of SGT Isaac Woodard; and the Truman Civil Rights Committee.#segregation #desegregation #HistoryBites
June 25, 1876 ~ The Battle of Little Bighorn
The Battle of the Little Bighorn was fought today in 1876 between the 7th Cavalry Regiment of the US Army and the Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes. It is considered one of the most significant actions between the native Americans and U.S. troops in the Plains Wars.
At the center of it was LTC. George Armstrong Custer, who, together with his troops, became iconic and even heroic figures in American history.
June 24, 1948 ~ The Berlin Blockade Begins
Today in 1948, One of the most dramatic standoffs in the history of the Cold War begins.
Following World War II, Germany was divided into occupation zones. The Soviet Union, led by Joseph Stalin, occupied most of eastern Germany, while the other Allied nations occupied western Germany. The German capital of Berlin was similarly divided.
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