On this day, in 1752, Benjamin Franklin famously flew a kite during a thunderstorm, demonstrating the relationship between lightning and electricity. In honor of the 269th anniversary of Franklin’s collection of an ambient electrical charge, Strellis and Field wanted to share five intriguing facts about the famous Founding Father. Despite helping draft both the Declaration […]
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Today is National Bill of Rights Day, which celebrates the 229th anniversary of the ratification of the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, also known as the Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution and proposed by James Madison to gain the support of both houses of Congress to […]
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Happy Constitution and Citizenship Day! Today is the 233rd anniversary of the signing of the most influential document in United States History. We also celebrate all of those “who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens.” In celebration of the great living document that is the foundation of all legal and governmental […]
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