The political events during the month of October have been good in many ways for us here in the United States over the years.
On October 7, 1765, Nine American colonies sent a total of 28 delegates to New York City for the Stamp Act Congress. The delegates adopted the "Declaration of Rights and Grievances." (link below).
On October 28, 1824 First presidential election in American history where the popular vote is important with 18 states choosing presidential electors by popular vote. Andrew Jackson wins the most votes but is short of a majority, forcing a contingent election in the House of Representatives which John Quincy Adams wins.
On October 28, 1886 - The Statue of Liberty was dedicated in New York harbor by U.S. President Cleveland. The statue weighs 225 tons and is 152 feet tall. It was originally known as "Liberty Enlightening the World."
Forty years later, on October 28, 1936 - The Statue of Liberty was rededicated by U.S. President Roosevelt on its 50th anniversary.
On October 3, 1922, Rebecca L. Felton became the first female to hold office of U.S. Senator. She was appointed by Governor Thomas W. Hardwick of Georgia to fill a vacancy, however, she served for only a day. It's a start!
On October 28, 1962, the Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev informed the U.S. that he had ordered the dismantling of Soviet missile bases in Cuba.
On October 1, 1964, The Free Speech Movement, a massive, long-lasting student protest was started at the University of California at Berkeley.
On October 1, 1968, Night of the Living Dead, an American independent zombie horror film directed, photographed, and edited by George A. Romero, premiered in Pittsburgh, PA. (Ok, maybe not so political! One of the worst films ever but I like it and it IS almost Halloween, Hardwick (link below) stands in for that; and anyway it IS my blog!)
It's an interesting month!
A lot of good things happened &
there was much more stuff!
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