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Today in History - June 23 - Texas Annexation
Jun 23, 2026

On June 23, 1845, a joint resolution of the Congress of Texas voted in favor of annexation by the United States. The leaders of the republic first voted for annexation in 1836, soon after gaining independence from Mexico, but the…

Jun 22, 2026

Location of Origin: 4 miles south of Black Canyon Size: 100 acres Percent Contained: 0% Cause: Lightning, Natural Fuels: Medium logging slash Resources Assigned: 5 engines, 1 fuels crew, I type 3 helicopter, 2 single engine air tankers and air…

Jun 22, 2026

Newark, N.J. - Congressman Van Drew toured the Delaney Hall Detention Facility to see the conditions, operations, and law enforcement response for himself. "I toured Delaney Hall because I wanted to see the facts with my own eyes," said Congressman…

Signers of the Declaration of Independence: New York
Jun 19, 2026

By David Vergun Delegates to the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776. The 56 delegates who signed the formal break from Britain are all considered Founding Fathers; four represented New York.   The New York delegates …

Today in History - June 19 - Statue of Liberty
Jun 19, 2026

The Statue of Liberty arrived at its permanent home on Bedloe’s Island in New York Harbor on June 19, 1885, aboard the French frigate Isere. A gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United…