On April 2, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson went before a joint session of Congress to seek a Declaration of War against Germany in order that the world “be made safe for democracy.” Four days later, Congress voted to declare war, with six senators … [Read more...] about Transcript of Making the World “Safe for Democracy” Wilson ask for War
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This Week in History: Woodrow Wilson asks U.S. Congress for declaration of war
Wilson asks U.S. Congress for declaration of war April 2, 1917 On April 2, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson asked Congress to declare war against Germany, saying, “The world must be made safe for democracy.” Four days later, Congress voted … [Read more...] about This Week in History: Woodrow Wilson asks U.S. Congress for declaration of war
Transcript of Full Text of President Barack Obama’s Speech in Selma
President Barack Obama’s Speech in Selma The President speech on the 50th anniversary of 'Bloody Sunday' March 7, 2015 It is a rare honor in this life to follow one of your heroes. And John Lewis is one of my heroes. Now, I have to imagine that … [Read more...] about Transcript of Full Text of President Barack Obama’s Speech in Selma
FDR’s First Inaugural Address
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt First Inaugural Address March 4, 1933 Text of First Inaugural Address: I am certain that my fellow Americans expect that on my induction into the Presidency I will address them with a candor and a decision … [Read more...] about FDR’s First Inaugural Address
Sketchnote of the Inauguration
Doug Neill at The Graphic Recorder did this great sketchnote of President Obama’s Inauguration Speech. I first learned about visual note taking from author Austin Kleon at a great SXSW panel. … [Read more...] about Sketchnote of the Inauguration