On This Date In POTUS History
- 1782 John Adams was recognized as the U.S.'s first ambassador when he was received in the Netherlands. His home became the first U.S. embassy in the world.
- 1832 James A. Garfield's wife, Lucretia Garfield, born.
POTUS Quote
“That’s all a man can hope for during his lifetime—to set an example—and when he is dead, to be an inspiration for history.”
