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Today in History: Ellis Island

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Today in History: Sophie Tucker

Today in History: Religious Freedom

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January 1, 2013 by Barat PSN Leave a Comment

Recently arrived persons at Ellis Island, N.Y.

Today in History–January 1–the Library of Congress features Ellis Island. On this date in 1892 a fifteen-year old Irish girl named Annie Moore became the first person to pass through the doors of the Ellis Island Immigration Station. Between 1892 and 1954, more than 12 million immigrants, as many at 5,000 a day, passed through Ellis Island to start a new life in the United States. At the station, in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty, immigrants underwent medical examinations and … [Read more...]

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July 20, 2012 by Barat PSN Leave a Comment

Anne Hutchinson Preaching in Her House in Boston

Today in History–July 20–the Library of Congress features Anne Marbury Hutchinson, baptized on this day in 1591 (according to the Old, or Julian, Calendar). This well-educated daughter of an outspoken clergyman silenced for criticizing the Church of England emigrated to the American colonies where she was later persecuted for her own outspoken religious beliefs. Find out more by visiting the Today in History section, then click the links below to access more primary sources … [Read more...]

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January 13, 2012 by Barat PSN Leave a Comment

I wonder where my easy rider's gone?; Hard luck racetrack story. 1913 Historic American Sheet Music, 1850-1920 (from Duke University)

Today in History–January 13–the Library of Congress features Sophie Tucker, born on this date in 1884 or 1886 as Sonya Kalish. Learn more about the life of this much loved entertainer by visiting the Today in History section, then click the links below to access more resources related to Sophie Tucker and musical entertainment styles of her day. Sophie Tucker sheet music Sophie Tucker images American Variety Stage: Vaudeville & Popular Entertainment, … [Read more...]

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August 17, 2011 by Barat PSN Leave a Comment

Old Jewish Synagogue [Touro Synagogue], Newport, Rhode Island

Today in History–August 17–the Library of Congress features a letter dated August 17, 1790 that George Washington penned to Moses Seixas, a prominent Jewish leader in Rhode Island, that articulated Washington’s belief in religious freedom and the first presidential affirmation of the free and equal status of Jewish-American citizens. "All possess alike liberty of conscience and immunities of citizenship It is now no more that toleration is spoken of, as if it was by the indulgence of … [Read more...]

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August 15, 2011 by Barat PSN Leave a Comment

Design drawing for stained glass window, square, showing bishop and Roman revival church

Today in History–August 15–the Library of Congress features John Carroll, who became the first Bishop of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States on this day in 1790 (click the link to read a contemporary account of the event). Find out more about Carroll and his role in religion of the period by visiting the Today in History section. Then click the links below to access John Carroll's presidential correspondance as well as other religion resources and primary sources from the … [Read more...]

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