On This Date In POTUS History
- 1782 Martin Van Buren born.
- 1831 Former President John Quincy Adams seated as a member of the House of Representatives.
- 1848 In a message to Congress, James K. Polk confirmed that large amounts of gold had been discovered in California triggering the Gold Rush.
- 1933 21st Amendment to the Constitution ratified.
POTUS Quote
“Power must never be trusted without a check.”