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This Month in History: February
Black History Month
Black History Month, or African-American History Month began when Carter Woodsen began Negro History Week in February 1926. It grew in popuarity over the years and became a month long observance in 1976.
African American History
Discover African American History videos from the earlier pioneers up to the inauguration of Barack Obama, the first African American president.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. became one of the most prominent figure in civil rights movement in the 1960s. At only 40 years old at the time of his assasination, he still remains an inspiration nearly 35 years after his death.
February 01
National Freedom Day
National Freedom Day (February 1st) celebrates the signing of the 13th Amendment by President Abraham Lincoln. This ammendment, which went into effect in 1865, outlawed slavery.
Slavery
View slavery-related videos which include Frederick Douglass, the Amistad, Plantation system in Southern Life, and more.
Abraham Lincoln
With the exception of perhaps George Washington, Abraham Lincoln is the president to whom all others are compared. In this Lincoln Bicentenial year, Have Fun With History celebrates the life of our 16th president.
February 01
1st U.S. Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court, first met on this day in 1790.
U.S. Judicial Branch
Discover the rich history of this third branch of the United States government i.
February 04
Charles Lindbergh
Aviation pioneer was born on this day in 1902.
Charles Lindbergh
This is a silent newsreel of Charles A. Lindbergh's transatlantic solo flight from New York to Paris. Lindbergh became an international hero.
February 11
Thomas A. Edison
Inventer Thomas Alva Edison was born on this day in 1931.
Thomas A. Edison
Thomas Alva Edison's inventions improvments to existing technologies helped shape the 20th century. The lightbulb, the phonograph, and the motion picture are just a few of his contributions.
February 15
Susan B. Anthony
Women's suffrage leader Susan B. Anthony was born on this day in 1820.
Susan B. Anthony
Susan Brownell Anthony was a civil rights leader and speaker for the women's suffrage movement which grew in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
February 20
President's Day
President's Day, February 20th, celebrates the birthdays of both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
George Washington
His military victories during the Revolutionary War and role in the formation of our country made George Washington a national hero. His popularity made him a natural choice for our first president in 1789.
Abraham Lincoln
With the exception of perhaps George Washington, Abraham Lincoln is the president to whom all others are compared. In this Lincoln Bicentenial year, Have Fun With History celebrates the life of our 16th president.
February 20
Astronaut John Glenn
John Glenn was the first American to orbit the earth on this day in 1962.
John Glenn
John Glenn was the first american astronaut to orbit the earth in 1962 in his Mercury space capsule, Friendship 7. This is his story from his early days in Ohio to becoming one of the most famous person of his times.
February 23
Flag Raising Iwo Jima
The iconic flag raising at Iwo Jima occured on this day in 1945.
To the Shores of Iwo Jima
Fantastic, period documentary of the battle of Iwo Jima and in full color. This is the real story as it happened and includes the famous raising of the flag.
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