Wednesday, May 6

Good morning!

We will continue to study World War II today.
 FDR's speech to Congress on Dec 8, 1841 - FDR asking for declaration of war

Movietone news - 1940's - News from the war front

Did you know that most American soldiers left for the war in Europe from Camp Shanks in Rockland County?  Camp Shanks in Orangetown, NY

 Eisenhower's speech to the troops before D-Day

Omaha Beach (D-Day)  - D-Day scene, "Saving Private Ryan"

V-E Day (Victory in Europe), May 8, 1945

Today in History

1882

Congress passed the Chinese Exclusion Act over President Chester A. Arthur's veto.

1889

The Universal Exposition opened in Paris, marking the completion and dedication of the Eiffel Tower.

1937

The German airship Hindenburg blew up and burst into flames at Lakehurst, N.J.  Hindenburg history & disaster

1941

Dictator Joseph Stalin became the premier of Russia.

1954

British athlete Roger Bannister became the first person to run a mile in under four minutes (3:59:4).

1994

The Chunnel between England and France officially opened.

1999

Scotland elected its first separate parliament in three centuries.