A Brief History Today, we look at the five most notable people who had so far officially declared their candidacy for US president in 2024 by March 29, 2023. Digging Deeper Joe Exotic (born 1963), aka Joseph Allen Maldonado, businessman, zoo owner, convicted felon, and self-proclaimed “Tiger King,” is hoping to become the Libertarian Party’s nominee. Nikki Haley (born 1972), former State Representative, Governor of South Carolina, and Ambassador to the UN, is seeking to become the Republican Party nominee. Vivek Ramaswamy (born 1985), businessman and conservative activist, is also running to become the Republican Party nominee. Donald Trump (born…
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A Brief History Today, Friday, March 24th, 2023, one of the most covered news stories are the possible consequences of arresting a former president. You may wonder if a U.S. president had ever been arrested prior to 2023? The answer is yes and at least once. Digging Deeper It is possible that two US Presidents have been arrested while in office, although the first, Franklin Pierce, may not have suffered the indignity at all. The arrest of Pierce allegedly happened in 1853 while he was still President, with a drunken Pierce supposedly running over an old woman with his carriage. …
A Brief History Today, March 17, 2023, I, Dr. Zar, wish all of my family, friends, colleagues, students, and subscribers a Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Digging Deeper As Saint Patrick is considered the foremost patron saint of Ireland and March is also Women’s History Month, here are some notable American women with Irish ancestry: Maureen Dowd (born 1952) is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, currently writing for The New York Times. Eileen Collins (born 1956), a retired astronaut and United States Air Force colonel, was the first woman to command a Space Shuttle mission. Stephanie McMahon (born 1976), a retired professional wrestler, currently serves…
A Brief History On March 12, 2011, the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Japan was devastated by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, causing a reactor to explode and release radiation into the environment. Digging Deeper To this day, a 12 mile radius “no-go” zone is imposed around the disaster site, with only scientists and technicians with appropriate protection allowed to visit. Radioactive water will continue to be released into the Pacific Ocean for a period of 3 decades. Far from the only nuclear plant disaster, other disasters have cast a pall on what has been touted as “clean”…
A Brief History On March 11, 2023, Americans celebrate another National Worship of Tools Day, a day in which professional craftsmen and do it yourselfers alike can glory in the inventions of their favorite tools. Digging Deeper So, what tool do you think is the greatest? The mighty hammer, that makes all things fit if you hit them hard enough? The saw, which can be designed to cut through virtually anything? The incredibly versatile pliers? The also incredibly versatile screwdriver? Or would you nominate a more complex tool, such as the Swiss Army Knife, or the Leatherman multi-tool? Or would…