On this day in history in 1789, James Madison introduces a proposed Bill of Rights in the House of Representatives. 1861 Tennessee votes to secede from the Union. 1949 Siam changes its name to Thailand. #historynerd

The SCOTUS used the 14th Amendment to overturn Roe v. Wade. Past Courts used it to allow women access to birth control, same-sex marriage, and even interracial marriage. Don't think they will stop at abortion.

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On this day in history in 988, the city of Dublin is founded. 1925 John T. Scopes is charged with illegally teaching evolution in Tennessee. 1940 the Battle of Britain begins as Nazi forces attack shipping convoys in the English Channel. #historynerd

On this day in 1787, the Constitutional Convention begins debate on the first draft of the Constitution. 1945 the atomic bomb is dropped on Hiroshima. 1965 President Johnson signs the Voting Rights Act prohibiting voting discrimination against minorities. #historynerd

On this day in history in 1817, Mississippi is admitted as the 20th state. 1898 the Spanish-American War formally ends with the Treaty of Paris; the US acquires the Philippines, Puerto Rico & Guam. 1964 Martin Luther King Jr. is presented the Nobel Peace Prize. #historynerd

Family Game Night with some of my students. Lexington MS

On this day in history in, 1864 General Sherman conquers Savannah, Georgia. 1898 Pierre and Marie Curie discover radium. 1991 the Soviet Union formally dissolves as 11 of 12 republics sign treaties forming the Commonwealth of Independent States. #historynerd

On this day in 1932, Radio City Music Hall opens in New York City. 1934 the Shah of Persia declares Persia is now Iran becoming the Shah of Iran. 1945 the World Bank is created with the signing of an agreemeent by 28 nations. #historynerd

Our General Assembly does not care about teachers. Their proposed budgets are complete jokes. The governor's proposed budget isn't where it should be, but it's a step in the right direction.