From the archives: in 2022, I welcomed JoAnn to discuss her memories of accessing health coverage before the Roe v. Wade decision in 1973.

She had such a fascinating life!

While some historians debate her candidacy given Woodhull’s age (she was just shy of 35), she nevertheless ran as a candidate on the Equal Rights Party. She receive 0 electoral votes. 2/2

Born today, 1838: Victoria Woodhull. Woodhull was a proponent for labor reforms and a women’s rights activist, championing giving women the right to vote. She is also considered the first woman to run for president in United States history when she launched her bid in 1872. 1/2

IT’S HERE!!! I was beginning to think the book gods were going to deny me access to the latest and greatest by @lmchervinsky.bsky.social - but it finally arrived yesterday. I can’t wait to dive in. 😍

Join me this week as I introduce Reconstruction and what you all can expect over the next several weeks. 2/2 www.civicsandcoffee.com/reconstructi...

Reconstruction: An Introduction

As the dust settled in the aftermath of the Civil War, the United States had several challenges to address. How should formerly seceded states be reintroduced to th…

As the dust settled in the aftermath of the Civil War, the U.S had several challenges to address. How should formerly seceded states be reintroduced to the Union? What punishment, if any, should former Confederate officials face? And what did freedom for Black Americans mean? 1/2

By October, the U.S. military was engaged in armed conflict in Afghanistan and remained in the country for nearly two decades until its withdrawal in August, 2021. 3/3

Coming just a little over a week after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Bush’s speech specified al Qaeda was the first target, but stated the war would not end until every terrorist group had been “found, stopped and defeated.” 2/3

Today in history, 2001: President George Bush declares a “war on terror” in a speech in front of Congress. 1/3