A Leap into the Skies: Benjamin Franklin’s Vision for Balloon Experiments
On November 13, 1783, the esteemed polymath Benjamin Franklin penned a letter to French scientist Jean-Baptiste Le Roy, discussing the revolutionary idea of utilizing balloons for scientific experiments. This correspondence not only highlighted Franklin’s keen interest in science and innovation but also marked a pivotal moment in the early development of aviation technology. Franklin’s exploration […]
The Foundation of Justice: The First U.S. Supreme Court Is Established in 1789
A New Nation’s Judicial System Takes Shape On September 24, 1789, the United States took a monumental step in building its judicial system with the establishment of the Supreme Court. Signed into law by President George Washington, the Judiciary Act of 1789 laid the foundation for the federal judiciary and created the Supreme Court as […]
Storming of the Bastille
The storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, is a seminal event in the French Revolution, symbolizing the collapse of the ancient régime and the emergence of popular sovereignty. On this historic day, a large crowd of Parisians, frustrated by oppressive government policies and economic hardships, besieged the medieval fortress-prison known as the Bastille. […]
The U.S. Constitution Takes Effect
On March 4, 1789, the first session of Congress was held as the United States Constitution officially took effect as the governing framework for the newly formed nation. This monumental moment laid the foundation for American democracy and set the stage for the nation’s growth and development.
George Washington is Unanimously Elected as the First President of the United States
On February 4th, 1789, George Washington was unanimously elected as the first President of the United States by the Electoral College, laying the foundation for the nation’s leadership.
The First American Presidential Election
January 7th, 1789, saw the inauguration of the first American presidential election, as electors cast their votes for George Washington. This event set the stage for the democratic traditions of the United States.
Congress of the United States
The first Congress of the United States proposed twelve amendments to the Constitution, ten of which would become the Bill of Rights, safeguarding individual liberties.
Judiciary Act
The United States Congress passed the Judiciary Act of 1789, establishing the federal judiciary system and the office of the Attorney General.