2014
This Week in History: 2-3-14
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On March 2, 1807, Congress abolished the slave trade.
On March 3, 1991, an amateur video captures the Los Angeles police department beating motorist Rodney King, raising public concern over police treatment of minorities.
On March 4, Happy Constitution Day! (Constitution was adopted in 1789).
On March 5, 1770, the Boston Massacre took place, with five civilians dead and six wounded by British troops
On March 6, 1857, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a slave could not sue for his freedom in the Dred Scott v. Sanford decision. The Dred Scott decision was overturned by the 13th and 14th Amendments to the Constitution.
On March 7, 1965, in what became “Bloody Sunday” in Selma, Alabama, marchers were attacked by police.
On Sunday morning, Daylight Savings begins. Spring forward!
Quote: It is in the shelter of each other that the people live. -Irish Proverb
Have a Great Week!
