On This Date In POTUS History
- 1843 John Tyler's nominee for Secretary of the Treasury, Caleb Cushing, was rejected by the Senate three times in one day.
- 1845 Florida admitted to the Union as the 27th state.
- 1845 John Tyler's veto overrode by Congress for the first time in the nation's history.
- 1863 Abraham Lincoln approved the charter for the National Academy of Sciences.
POTUS Quote
“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.”
