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.