On this day in 1973, US combat troops left Vietnam, which ended the direct military involvement of the US there. Some advisors, US Marines, and civilian workers stayed behind after the troops left. After almost 20 years of military involvement in Vietnam, the Vietnam War was deescalating toward an eventual end in 1975. More than 58,300 US troops are listed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC as killed or Missing in Action. To our Vietnam veterans and their families, thank you beyond words, and welcome home! Please click on the link below to learn more about the Vietnam War.

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On this day in 1774, the Coercive Acts of 1774 (known in the colonies as the Intolerable Acts) were adopted by Parliament. They were designed as punishment for Boston’s actions in the Boston Tea Party, which cost the British government over one million dollars in today’s currency. The laws were drawn up to specifically punish Massachusetts and intimidate them into following the laws of the King from then onward. They closed the city of Boston, took away the colonial government in Massachusetts, increased the power of the British government in Massachusetts, and allowed British troops to be housed in more locations within Boston. As these laws took away the rights of the citizens of Boston and Massachusetts, all other colonies were outraged by this. They believed that if these laws could be implemented in Massachusetts, then they could be implemented anywhere in the colonies. The Intolerable Acts were also a key item in bringing about the American Revolution. Please click on the link below to learn more about the Intolerable Acts.

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America 250 is hitting the road to join you for Lafayette's Trip to Alabama!

Beginning at Fort Mitchell, AL and ending at Mobile Point, AL on April 8th, 1825 - Lafayette visited many communities and engaged in various activities presented to him by the cultures that were there.Now, we celebrate the 200th anniversary of this tour and honor the contributions this war hero made to the American Revolution!Representatives will travel to some of the events next week, and we would love to hang out and meet you all. These are the events you can expect us at!By following the link below, you can see an interactive map of Alabama and Lafayette's travels from 200 years ago, and see information on how to get involved and attend the celebration events in a city close to you.This is a once in a lifetime opportunity, so don't miss it and we will see you there!america250al.org/history-map-lafayettes-trip-to-alabama/#america250al #America250 #marquisdelafayette #bicentennialcelebration #Semiquincentennial #Alabama #americanvillage #americanvillage_alabama #ThisDayInHistory #OnThisDay #HistoryNerd #americanhistory #historyforyoungpeple ... See MoreSee Less