20Jan
2014
2014
This Week In History: 1-20
Kelly Landers / 0 Comments /On January 20, Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
On January 20, 1920, the American Civil Liberties Union was founded.
On January 20, 1981, 52 American hostages held in Iran were released moments after Ronald Reagan took office as President.
On January 21, 1977, U.S. President Jimmy Carter pardoned most Vietnam War draft evaders.
On January 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court issued landmark Roe v. Wade decision, legalizing abortion.
On January 22, 1998, Unabomber Theodore Kaczynski plead guilty, avoiding the death penalty.
Quote: Do the Best you can, Give it to God, and accept the results!
Have a Great Week!
