Friday, Jan 15

Good morning!

We will conclude examining the causes of the Civil War and move into Lincoln's election and the 1860's.

This is Martin Luther King, Jr weekend. To honor Dr. King's legacy, do something to help your community this weekend!

Current Events 

Cruz and Trump fire at each other during GOP debate last night - GOP Debate

Stony Point store sells $1 million Powerball ticket

Michigan asks Feds for help with Flint, Mi water woes

Today in History

1639

The first constitution of Connecticut, Fundamental Orders, was adopted.

1784

The United States ratified treaty with England ending the Revolutionary War.

1943

President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill meet at the Casablanca Conference.

1954

Marilyn Monroe married baseball legend Joe DiMaggio.

1963

George Wallace sworn in as Alabama's governor, promising "segregation forever."

1973

The Miami Dolphins became the first NFL team to go undefeated and have a perfect season by beating the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl VII.

1990

The Simpsons premiered on television.

2008

Bobby Jindal takes office as governor of Louisiana as the first elected Indian-American governor of the U.S.