Government
Death of Ida B. Wells
On March 25, 1931, Civil Rights leader, journalist, and suffragette Ida B. Wells died at the age of 68.
Happy Birthday, James Madison
James Madison was born on March 16, 1751, in Port Conway, Virginia. James was the oldest of 12 children.
Maine Admitted to the Union
On March 15, 1820, Maine became America’s 23rd state.
Death of President Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin Harrison’s family was among the First Families of Virginia, arriving in 1630. America’s 23rd president was born in North Bend, Ohio, on August 20, 1833.
Roosevelt Signs Lend-Lease Act
On March 11, 1941, Franklin Roosevelt signed the Lend-Lease Act to provide aid to Allied forces in World War II.
Death of William Howard Taft
William Howard Taft was born September 15, 1857, near Cincinnati, Ohio.
Vermont Becomes 14th State
On March 4, 1791, Vermont was admitted to the Union.
Ohio and Nebraska Join the Union
Ohio became a state on March 1, 1803, and Nebraska joined the union 64 years later on the same day.