Thursday, November 13

Good morning!!!  Today we will examine more of Henry Clay and the American System.

How would you feel in this position?  Luckily, both men survived!!! 69 floors up at 1 World Trade Center yesterday.

Today in History

1775

U.S. forces, under the command of Gen. Richard Montgomery, captured Montreal during the American Revolution.

1927 - The world's first long, mechanically ventilated underwater tunnel, the Holland Tunnel, opened between New York and New Jersey.

1942 - The minimum draft age was lowered from 21 to 18.

1982 - The Vietnam War Memorial, designed by Maya Lin, was dedicated in Washington, DC.