Thursday, January 29th, 2004 by Bill Federer -- He read a poem at President John F. Kennedy's inauguration. He won the Pulitzer Prize for poetry and received the Congressional Gold Medal. Beginning as a farmer in more…

Wednesday, January 28th, 2004 by Bill Federer -- Seventy-three seconds after lift-off, on this day, Jan. 28, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger exploded, killing its entire seven-member crew, which included a high-school teacher, the first private more…

Tuesday, January 27th, 2004 by Bill Federer -- President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation on this day, stating: "Whereas, in the various countries now engaged in war, there are 9 million Jews, the great majority of more…

Monday, January 26th, 2004 by Bill Federer -- After commanding in World War I, he became superintendent of West Point, and at the age of 30, became the youngest chief of staff of the U.S. Army. more…

Sunday, January 25th, 2004 by Bill Federer -- President Ronald Reagan delivered his State of the Union Address to Congress on this day, Jan. 25, 1984, making reference to the fact that they open each session more…

Saturday, January 24th, 2004 by Bill Federer -- James Madison's strong position of defending religious freedom began when, as a youth, he stood with his father outside a jail in the village of Orange and listened more…

Friday, January 23rd, 2004 by Bill Federer -- On this day, Jan. 23, 1789, John Carroll founded Georgetown University. But who was John Carroll? He was the first Catholic bishop in the United States and cousin more…

Thursday, January 22nd, 2004 by Bill Federer -- On Jan. 22, 1973, the Supreme Court's decision in the case of Roe v. Wade allowed abortions in the first six months of pregnancy. Twenty-three years later, Norma more…

Wednesday, January 21st, 2004 by Bill Federer -- He produced epic films in Hollywood for almost five decades and started Paramount Pictures. His name was Cecil B. DeMille, and he died this day, Jan. 21, 1959. more…

Tuesday, January 20th, 2004 by Bill Federer -- On this day, Jan. 20, 1961, President John F. Kennedy delivered his Inaugural Address, following prayers by a rabbi, a Protestant minister, a Catholic cardinal, a Greek Orthodox more…