1866 ~ Before Republicans became evil spirited modern day dixiecrats, before reconstruction when they really were the party of Lincoln, a very Honorable Republican Congressman from PA, Thaddeus Stevens, proposed what has become known as the "40 Acres and A Mule" promise to freed Negroes. As an amendment to the Freedmens Bill, public and confiscated land was to be distributed to freedmen, slaves, who had essentially earned the land, and loyal refugees. Uh, we can stop waiting right about now. The amendment was soundly defeated 126 to 37. No Surprise. I don't suppose ALL freedmen (i.e. slaves) got a vote. I'm Just Speculatin'...
1884 ~ Inventor W. Johnson patents the Egg Beater. Wonder how much we invented before we could claim the right to patent. Hell, we were the only ones working so who else would have thought of better & more efficient processes? I'm Just wonderin'...
1934 ~ Henry "Hank" Aaron, the King of Homeruns, was born
1994 ~ More than 30 years after the fact, self acclaimed racist byron de la beckwith was finally convicted for the cowardly murder of shooting Civil Rights Activist Medger Evers in the back. Myrlie Evers never stopped fighting for justice. She NEVER gave up! Thank You Mrs. Evers!
2008 ~ Presidential Hopeful Barack Obama won 13 states on Super Tuesday!!! NEVER EVER Give Up... Thank You Mr. President!
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