Docendo Discimus
In this episode of Constitution Thursday from August 2013, Dave & John delve into the intricate process of statehood within the United States, focusing on the historical and legal journey of West Virginia's admission into the Union on June 20, 1863. As we explore Article 4, Sections 3 and 4 of the U.S. Constitution, we... Continue Reading →
For whatever it's worth, Utah was my home for many years. I graduated from Ogden High School and joined the Navy there, so as far as the Navy was concerned, I was from Utah. I always wore that as something of a badge of honor, like I was a submarine version of Jake Holman. Utah... Continue Reading →
The ratification of the 21st Amendment by the state of Utah on December 5, 1933, marked a significant moment in American history, as it symbolized the official end of Prohibition. This event is particularly noteworthy considering Utah's conservative and predominantly Mormon population, traditionally associated with temperance and abstention from alcohol. Utah's decision to ratify the... Continue Reading →
The Mountain Meadows Massacre is one of the most tragic and controversial events in the annals of the American West. Occurring in a remote part of southern Utah, it saw the gruesome murder of around 120 men, women, and children, all members of the Baker-Fancher emigrant wagon train from Arkansas. The wagon train, en route... Continue Reading →
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