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June 13
Happy Birthday, Winfield Scott! - 1786
Who is Winfield Scott?
What were some of his accomplishments?
What wars did he fight in?
Read about the life of Winfield Scott.
Winfield Scott – Wikipedia.org
June 12
President Reagan says, “tear down this wall!” - 1987
When did President Reagan serve as president?
Where was he when he mad this statement?
Who was the statement directed to?
What wall was he talking about?
Why was the wall built in the...
June 11
The USS Missouri is commissioned - 1944
What was the USS Missouri?
Write a one-page essay about the history of the USS Missouri.
Find the state of Missouri on a map.
Draw a picture of the state of Missouri.
June 10
NASA launches the Spirit Rover into Space - 2003
What is NASA?
What is the Spirit Rover?
What was the Spirit Rover’s purpose?
Research and write a one-page essay about the planet Mars.
Mars Rover -...
June 9
Off the coast of Rhode Island, the Gaspee is burned - 1772
What was the Gaspee?
Who owned it?
Who burned it and why?
How did the British feel about the burning of the Gaspee?
June 8
R.I.P. Cochise. - 1874
Who is Cochise?
What tribe was he from?
Research the life of Cochise and write a one page essay on his life.
About the Cochise Stronghold
June 7
The “Lee Resolution” is proposed in Philadelphia, PA. - 1776
What was the “Lee Resolution?”
What did it lead to?
Research the “Lee Resolution.”
Lee Resolution – Revolutionary War and Beyond
June 6
Happy Birthday, John Trumbull! - 1756
Who is John Trumbull?
For what is he best known?
Research John Trumball and find some of his famous works.
John Trumbull – Early America.com
June 5
The U.S. declares war on Bulgaria, Hungary, and Romania in WWII. - 1942
Find Bulgaria, Hungary, and Romania on a world map.
What are their capitals?
Research these three countries.
Bulgaria – Lonely Planet.com
June 4
The MS St. Louis is denied permission to land in Florida - 1939
What was the MS St. Louis?
Why were the people on board trying to come to America?
What happened to most of them after returning to Europe?
June 3
“Casey at the Bat” is first published. - 1888
Who wrote “Casey at the Bat?”
What sport was Casey playing?
Read the poem and find out what happened to Casey.
About Major League Baseball
June 2
Happy Birthday, Martha Washington! - 1731
Who is Martha Washington?
Either list 10 facts about Martha Washington or write a one-page essay about her life.
Martha Washington – The White House
June 1
