Friday, October 21

Good morning!

Today we will view America, Story of US - regarding our westward expansion.

Current Events
Rockland County remembers the victims of the Brinks robbery 35 years ago yesterday - TJN

Clinton, Trump roast one another at the Alfred E. Smith dinner in NYC last night - THR

What makes a NYC Kid? NYT
Today in History

1797

The navy frigate U.S. Constitution, known as "Old Ironsides," was launched in Boston Harbor.

1837

Seminole chief Osceola was captured as he carried a white flag of truce during the Second Seminole War.

1879

Thomas Edison invented a workable incandescent electric lamp.

1959

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum of modern and contemporary art, designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, opened to the public in New York City.