Thursday, October 20

Good morning!

Today, you will be asked to write an essay on the US Constitution based upon some questions from the August, 2013 NYS Regents DBQ. Due tomorrow.

Congratulations to the Cleveland Indians, ALCS champs! First time in World Series since 1997 (lost to then Florida Marlins); they haven't won the World Series since 1948

Current Events
Interesting development - more than 1/2 of all Americans captured on facial recognition- NYP

Trump won't say if he will accept the election results - NYT

Whoever wins the White House, this year's big loser is e-mail - NYT

Today in History

1803

The Senate ratified the Louisiana Purchase.

1944

Gen. Douglas MacArthur returned to the Philippines, 30 months after he said "I shall return."

1947

The U.S. House Un-American Activities Committee opened meetings about alleged Communist infiltration in the Hollywood film industry.

1964

The 31st president of the United States, Herbert Hoover, died in New York at age 90.

1968

Jacqueline Kennedy married Aristotle Onassis.

1973

The Sydney Opera House was opened by Queen Elizabeth II.

2011

Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi is killed by rebel troops in Surt, Libya, his hometown.