Sitting with my laptop open and the desktop staring at me I pondered about the contents of today's blog. Current events? Satire? Editorialize? Then I wondered what happened in the past on July 30th and I discovered some interesting events that have affected our society today. Some I just had to add my comments about.
In 1839 a ship used primarily to bring slaves to America was overtaken by rebel slaves. The name of the ship ... the Amistad.
In 1863, President Lincoln issues what is called the "eye-for-eye" order, according to several history publications. That order simply stated to shoot a rebel prisoner for every black prisoner shot. I wonder how the ACLU would feel about that today.
Three years later, on this date, in the City of New Orleans two events occurred. One was a race riot, the other was the New Orleans' Democratic government ordered police to raid an integrated Republican Party meeting, killing 40 and injuring 150 people.
In 1898 Will Kellogg invents Corn Flakes.
Fast forward to 1948. Professional wrestling premieres on a prime-time network. Does anyone remember the DuMont Television Network? It was considered the fourth network and had a life span from 1946 to 1956.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower, in 1956, signed a joint resolution of Congress authorizing "In God We Trust" as the national motto. Considering the state of our nation's economy maybe we should amend it by adding: "All Others Pay Cash."
And senior citizens take heed. Today is the day to get up at the crack of noon and party until it's time for the early bird dinner special at your favorite eating place. In 1965 President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the bill establishing Medicare.
Finally, let us wish Giorgio Vasari, an Italian painter and art historian a happy birthday. If had he lived until today he would be 499 years old.
Have a great weekend.
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