February 22nd, 2017
This Day in History
- In 1819 Spain ceded Florida to the United States.
- In 1924 Calvin Coolidge made the first presidential radio broadcast from the White House.
- In 1980 in a major upset, the U.S. Olympic hockey team defeated the Soviets 4–3 at Lake Placid, N.Y.
Quote of the Day
"The difference between right and almost right is the difference between lightning and the lightning bug."
- Mark Twain
- Mark Twain
Stat of the Day
- 2.5 Million = number of tons of supplies flown into Soviet controlled Berlin during the 1948 airlift.
Word of the Day
Today's Plan
- Take Daily Quiz.
- Review WWII Test
- Discuss the beginning of the Cold War. Make sure you have information explaining the following:
Homework
- Read Chapter 22!
- Study the Ch 22 Quizlet