On This Date In POTUS History
- 1867 U.S. took possession of Alaska from Russia after purchasing it for $7.2 million.
- 1898 U.S. took possession of Puerto Rico from Spain.
- 1982 Harry S. Truman's wife, Bess Truman, died.
- 1992 Barack Obama married Michelle Robinson.
POTUS Quote
“”My God, this is a hell of a job! I have no trouble with my enemies . . . but my damn friends, they’re the ones that keep me walking the floor nights.”
