On This Date In POTUS History
- 1845 The Naval School (later renamed the United States Naval Academy) opened in Annapolis, Maryland.
- 1913 Woodrow Wilson triggered the explosion of the Gamboa Dike, ending construction of the Panama Canal.
- 1973 Spiro Agnew (Richard M. Nixon's Vice President) resigned.
POTUS Quote
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”
