On this day May 10, 1775 Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys along with Colonel Benedict Arnold captured Fort Ticonderoga in upstate New York. The cannons from the fort were transported overland to help break the Siege of Boston in March the following year.

"The Museum of the American Revolution has pulled off a Herculean feat." – Antiques & The Arts Banners of Liberty, our special exhibition featuring the largest gathering of rare and significant Revolutionary War flags in more than two centuries, is now open! bit.ly/4d586BA

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#OTD in #history, 1954, #SCOTUS unanimously ruled in Brown v Board of Education that “separate but equal” in public schools was “inherently unequal.” The landmark decision helped galvanize the #CivilRights Movement and laid the framework for the eventual end of legal segregation.

#OTD in #history, 1756, the Seven Years' War between England & France began. England won the battle for imperial supremacy, but at the cost of depleting its coffers. Thus, to fund its troops in #America, Parliament began imposing taxes on colonists—sowing the seeds of revolution.

#OTD in #history 1844, the #first telegram was sent from the #Capitol building to #Baltimore. The message: "what hath God wrought." With congressional funds, Samuel Morse revolutionized modern communication. So, upon his death, #Congress held a rare memorial service in his honor.

#OTD in #history 1787, the Constitutional Convention began. With Washington, Hamilton & Franklin, the spirit of the #American Revolution was pervasive. But Madison would lead another revolution: an overhaul of the #USA government to empower—not merely the states—but We The People

“Now it is time… time for this nation to take a clearly leading role in space achievement, which in many ways may hold the key to our future on Earth.” On this day in 1961, President John F. Kennedy announced to Congress the goal of landing an American on the Moon.

All gave some. Some gave all. Honoring all the members of our armed forces who gave what President Abraham Lincoln called "the last full measure of devotion," Memorial Day is one of the most important and solemn days on the National Mall. #MemorialDay #WashingtonDC

The Golden Gate Bridge opened to the public for the first time on this day in 1937. 200,000+ people paid 25¢ to walk the bridge, equal to about $5.50 in today's dollars. The next day it opened to cars. This footage is from the Prelinger Archives, acquired by the Library in 2002.

Dual enrollment gives high school students the opportunity to earn college credit early. My bill (House Bill 6869) will expand these opportunities so more students like Feryal from Manchester High can save money, build confidence, and take meaningful steps toward their future.

One thousand, three hundred and eighty-nine players were selected ahead of him in the 1988 MLB Draft. But Mike Piazza, the 62nd-round pick of the Dodgers 37 years ago today, overcame those odds and earned a plaque in Cooperstown. (📸 Ron Vesely)

On June 6, 1944, Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, changing the course of history. Their courage serves as a reminder of the price of freedom. Let us never forget their heroism and sacrifice. defense.gov/Multimedia/Exp…

On this day in 1944, Allied troops landed on beaches of Normandy, under the protective fire of British and American warships and overwhelming airpower, to fight Nazi Germany. Commonly known as #DDay, the operation's codename was "Operation Overlord."

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#OnThisDay in 1776, the Committee of Five was appointed by the Second Continental Congress to begin drafting the Declaration. In a letter to Timothy Pickering in August 1822, John Adams wrote about forming the Committee: bit.ly/3J3gTq6 🎨 Library of Congress

We are saddened by the passing of Brian Wilson, the brilliant mind behind The Beach Boys and one of music’s most influential voices. Your melodies became memories and your songs became the soundtrack of our lives. Rest peacefully, Brian. The world is still singing with you. ❤️🎤

#OTD in #history 1777, the Marquis de Lafayette landed near Charleston. He did so to fight for #America, where he'd serve the #USArmy in places like Brandywine, Valley Forge, and Yorktown. “The moment I knew she was fighting for freedom, I burnt with a desire of bleeding for her”

A bit late, but it's time for summer!