Thursday, Sept 29

Good morning!

Today we will examine the role of the Great Awakening in shaping our country

Current Events
Congress overrides Obama's veto for 1st time in his presidency on a 9-11 issue - NYT

FDNY Chief Fahy recalled as a "rising star" and "family man" - NYT

Lotto player wins $1 million after someone cuts him in line - NYP

Today in History

1399

King Richard II became the first English monarch to abdicate his throne.

1829

Sir Robert Peel's police force, the "bobbies," began operations at Scotland Yard. (London's Police Force)

1895

French chemist Louis Pasteur died.

1978

John Paul I died one month after becoming pope.

1982

Seven people died after taking Extra-Strength Tylenol capsules laced with cyanide. This led to the use of safety seals on most consumer products.

1988

The space shuttle Discovery was launched, the first American staffed space flight since the Challenger disaster.

2001

Former South Vietnam president Nguyen Van Thieu died.

Wednesday, Sept 28

Good morning!

Today we will examine the events surrounding the American Revolution

Current Events
NRHS grad, FDNY Battalion Chief Michael Fahy, killed in Bronx explosion.

NYT - "Birth of a 3-parent baby a success"

World's longest Glass Bridge reopens; no high heels allowed

Today in History

1542

Portuguese explorer Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo arrived at present-day San Diego.at present-day San Diego.

1781

The closing campaign of the American Revolution at Yorktown Heights, Va. began.

1920

Eight Chicago White Sox players were indicted for fixing the 1919 World Series in the "Black Sox scandal."

1924

Two U.S. Army planes landed in Seattle after completing the first round-the-world-flight in 175 days.

1939

A German-Soviet agreement divided Poland between Nazi Germany and the USSR.

1967

Walter Washington became the first mayor of the District of Columbia.

1972

Japan and Communist China agreed to re-establish diplomatic relations.

1989

Former Philippine President Ferdinand E. Marcos died in exile in Hawaii.

1991

Jazz great Miles Davis died.

2003

Althea Gibson, the first African-American tennis player to win at Wimbledon, died.

Tuesday, Sept 27

Good morning!

If you are willing, please post your comments about last night's Presidential debates below:

Current Events
NYT Summary of last night's debate

Marlins defeat Mets in first game since player's death

5 men charged in Friday's CVS robbery - TJN
Today in  History

1939

Warsaw, Poland, was surrendered to the Nazis after w
eeks of resistance.

1959

Typhoon Vera battered the Japanese island of Honshu, killing almost 5,000 people.

1964

The Warren Commission report concluded that there was no conspiracy in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy ;Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone.

1998

Mark McGwire hit his record-setting 69th and 70th home runs in the last game of the regular season. (Record later passed by Barry Bonds)

Monday, Sept 26

Good morning!


Homework - Please watch or listen to some of the 1st Presidential Debate tonight between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. FYI - Today is the 56th anniversary of the FIRST televised debate (see Today in History)

Current Events
Golfer Arnold Palmer dies at 87 (Your generation knows him as the name of the drink) - NYT

Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez, 24, killed in boating accident - SI

Today in History

1789

Thomas Jefferson was appointed America's first Secretary of State.

1820

Frontiersman, Daniel Boone, died in Missouri.

1914

The Federal Trade Commission was established.

1950

United Nations troops recaptured Seoul, the capital of South Korea, from the North Koreans.

1960

Richard M. Nixon and John F. Kennedy took part in the first televised presidential debate.

1986

William H. Rehnquist was sworn as the 16th chief justice of the Supreme Court.

Friday, Sept 23

Good morning!

Today we will examine the Industrial North/Agricultural South (classwork/homework from Wed)

***REMINDER - 1st US Presidential Debate takes place THIS MONDAY, Sept 26, beginning at 9 p.m. You will be asked to watch some of it for homework Monday***

Current Events
PLEASE READ - We discussed this in class the other day - The doctor who killed President Garfield - NYP

Fall hikes in Rockland, Westchester and Northern NJ - TJN

Yahoo hacked; users told to change their passwords AND security questions - NYT

Beautiful photo essay today in NYT

Today in History

1779

John Paul Jones declared "I have not yet begun to fight!" aboard the American warship Bonhomme Richard in the battle against the British man-of-war Serapis.

1806

After a three-year journey to the Pacific Northwest, the Lewis and Clark expedition returned to St. Louis.

1846

German astronomer Johann Gottfried Galle discovered the planet Neptune.

1939

Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis, died in London.

1952

Vice presidential candidate Richard Nixon delivered his "Checkers speech" rebutting charges of improper campaign financing.

1973

Former Argentine president Juan Perón returned to power.

2011

Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas officially requests a bid for statehood at the UN Security Council.

Wednesday, Sept 21

Good morning!

Enjoy the last full day of Summer!!!

Today we will work on Ch 3 Sec 2 & 3 notes (finish for homework)

Current Events

Protests in Charlotte, NC after police shooting - NYT

The Deflategate Scientists speak - NYT

Does youth sport specialization lead to more injuries - TJN

Today in History

1792

The French National Convention voted to abolish the monarchy.

1897

The New York Sun published its famous editorial, "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus."

1937

The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkein was first published.

1938

A hurricane struck New York and New England with extensive damage and more than 600 deaths.

1949

The People's Republic of China was proclaimed.

1964

Malta gained its independence from Great Britain.

1981

Belize gained its independence from Great Britain.

1996

John F. Kennedy, Jr., married Carolyn Bessette.

Tuesday, Sept 20

Good morning!

Today we will continue to examine the creation of the 13 colonies and the roles each played for England.

Current Events 
NY Times - What we know and don't know about the NYC and NJ attacks

NY Times - How college freshmen can conquer the fear of failure

75-year-old arm wrestling champ - NYT

Today in History

1870

Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of modern Italy, seized the Papal States from the French.

1881

Chester A. Arthur was sworn in as the 21st president of the United States, succeeding James A. Garfield, who had been assassinated.

1973

Billie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs in a battle of the sexes tennis match.

1998

Baltimore Oriole shortstop Cal Ripken, Jr., sat out a game, ending his consecutive game playing streak. Ripken played 2,632 consecutive games over 16 seasons.

2000

Independent Counsel Robert Ray announced the end of the Whitewater investigation, saying there was insufficient evidence to charge President Clinton and his wife, Hillary.

2001

President George W. Bush addressed the nation and a joint session of Congress about terrorism. He also named Tom Ridge as head of the new Office of Homeland Security.

Monday, Sept 19

Good morning!

Today we will finish looking at the Dutch settlements and begin to look at the Developing 13 colonies

Current Events
Police, FBI continue to probe NYC and NJ bombs for similarities; more bombs found near Elizabeth, NJ train station this morning

President Obama & world leaders gather at United Nations in NYC this week

Today in History

1881

President James Garfield died of a gunshot wound inflicted by a disappointed office seeker the previous July 2.

1934

Bruno Hauptmann was arrested for the Lindbergh baby kidnap-murder.

1955

President Juan Peron of Argentina was deposed and exiled after a military coup.

1957

The United States conducted its first underground nuclear test in the Nevada desert.

1962

Gov. Ross Barnett blocked James Meredith from enrolling in the University of Mississippi.

1985

The Mexico City area was struck by the first of two devastating earthquakes that claimed thousands of lives. The second earthquake hit 36 hours later.

1994

U.S. troops entered Haiti to enforce the return of exiled president Jean-Bertrand Aristide.

2001

The Pentagon ordered combat aircraft to the Persian Gulf following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Friday, September 16

Good morning!

Today we will go over the materials covered by Wednesday night's homework and yesterday's video.

Current Events
Suffern plans a parade for AGT's newest champion, 12-year-old Grace Vanderwaal

National Museum of African-American History opens today

Clinton-Trump race draws tighter - NYT

Today in History

1630

The Massachusetts village of Shawmut changed its name to Boston.

1810

Mexico began its revolt against Spanish rule.

1908

General Motors was founded by William C. Durant.

1919

The American Legion was incorporated by an act of Congress.

1940

The United States first adopted peacetime conscription when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Selective Training and Service Act into law.

1974

President Ford announced conditional amnesty for Vietnam War deserters and draft evaders.

1982

Lebanese Christians massacred hundreds of Palestinian refugees in Beirut.

1987

The Montreal Protocol was signed by 25 nations, limiting production of substances that harm the ozone layer. To date, 197 nations have ratified the protocol.

Wednesday, Sept 14

Good morning!

Today you will take your US History Pre-test.

Homework - Complete handout from class

Current Events
Suffern's Vanderwaal says AGT's Howie Mandel

NYT - Why fidgeting is good for your health

Self-driving Uber cars debut today in Pittsburgh
Today in History

1814

Francis Scott Key composed the lyrics to The Star Spangled Banner.

1901

President McKinley died of gunshot wounds inflicted by an assassin. Vice President Theodore Roosevelt succeeded him.

1940

Congress passed the Selective Service Act, providing for the first peacetime draft in U.S. history.

1959

The Soviet space probe Luna 2 became the first man-made object to reach the Moon when it crashed onto the lunar surface.

1982

Princess Grace of Monaco died from injuries sustained in a car crash the previous day.

1994

Acting commissioner Bud Selig announced the cancellation of the 1994 baseball season on the 34th day of a strike by players.

Tuesday, Sept 13

Good morning!

Today we will finish the power points from Thur, Sept 8th.

TOMORROW you will take your US History Pre-test. As you know, there is nothing to study. It is simply a test to see what you know.

Current Events
NYT - For every 10 US adults, 6 vote, 4 don't - what separates them

2 men rush stage, arrested, as Ryan Lochte dances

Today in History

1943

Chiang Kai-Shek became president of China.

1948

Republican Margaret Chase Smith of Maine was elected to the U.S. Senate, becoming the first woman to have served in both houses of Congress.

1971

The four-day revolt at the maximum security prison in Attica, New York, ended when state police and National Guardsmen stormed the facility. Forty-two people died.

1993

Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO Chairman Yasir Arafat shook hands after signing an historic peace agreement.

Monday, September 12th

Good morning!

Today we will begin our studies of American History, beginning with the Key Terms from Ch 1-3.

Homework - Finish the Key Terms begun during class.

NFL - Giants win; Jets lose. Interesting story on what it's like to make OR miss the cut in the NFL

MLB - Mets win; Yanks lose

Several of you asked me about the story of the Brooklyn student I referenced who told his teacher about the 9/11 attacks a few days before it happened. Here is the link for the story - Student told teacher of 9/11 attack days before it happened - NBC News 10/01

Current Events
Hillary Clinton being treated for pneumonia, doctor says

Retired FDNY and North Rockland resident Robert Reeg recounts 9/11
Today in History

1609

Henry Hudson began his exploration of the Hudson River.

1953

Future President John F. Kennedy married Jacqueline Bouvier.

1977

South African black civil rights leader Steven Biko died while in police custody.

1992

Dr. Mae Carol Jemison became the first black woman in space aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour.

1999

Indonesia announced it would allow an international peacekeeping force to restore order to East Timor.

Friday, Sept 9

Good morning!

Today we will continue to examine the power points on Thursday, Sept 8th's blog.
Period 1 - we will be attending the 9/11 Memorial in the main lobby.

Current Events
Walmart store upsets some with their 9-11 display

Murder rate rises in 25% of US largest cities

North Korea claims success in latest nuclear tests

Today in History

1776

The Second Continental Congress changed the name of the nation to the United States of America, from the United Colonies.

1850

California became the 31st state.

1893

President Grover Cleveland's daughter, Esther Cleveland, became the first president's child to be born in the White House.

1926

The National Broadcasting Company (NBC) was created by the Radio Corporation of America.

1948

The People's Democratic Republic of Korea (North Korea) was created.

1956

Elvis Presley appeared on television for the first time on The Ed Sullivan Show.

1976

Communist Chinese leader Mao Zedong died in Beijing at age 82.