U.S. Capitol Historical Society

Our thoughts go out to the family and loved ones of retired U.S. Rep. David Hobson, who passed away at the age of 87. In his nearly two decades in Congress, Hobson prided himself on working across the aisle and was popular among Members of both parties. Hobson was a veteran of the Air National Guard, an inductee into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame, and worked tirelessly to fund research and development at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, which was in his district. He also helped fund the NASA Glenn Research Center and helped secure $30 million for a memorial and visitor center at the U.S. Cemetery in Normandy, France—the site of D-Day. Hobson represented the same Congressional District in Ohio as the former President of the U.S. Capitol Historical Society, Bud Brown; our current President also had the privilege of working with Hobson in the Ohio Legislature. She remembers him fondly as a man of kindness, integrity, and an advocate for children and older adults alike. We thank Rep. Hobson for his service.

#OnThisDay in #history, 2001, #POTUS George W. Bush established the Office of Homeland Security. He issued his Executive Order in the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks that took the lives on 3,000 innocent civilians. A year later, #Congress codified the Department of Homeland Security into law. At the signing ceremony, Bush conveyed: “With the Homeland Security Act, we're doing everything we can to protect #America. We're showing the resolve of this great nation to defend our freedom, our security and our way of life.”

If you haven't registered yet, join us for an in-person and live-streamed book talk at the historic Congressional Cemetery with education specialist Kurt Deion! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gKaH-7vt

#OnThisDay in #history 1777, British forces were defeated in the Second Battle of #Saratoga. The decisive victory was the turning point of the #RevolutionaryWar; it led France to sign a treaty with the #UnitedStates and supply the Continental #Congress with financial and #military aid. Photo Credit: Collection of the United States Capitol

#OnThisDay in #history, 1979, John Paul II became the 1st #Pope to visit the #WhiteHouse. He later received the Congressional Gold Medal and has poignantly conveyed: “Each individual in fact has moral responsibility for the acts which he personally performs; no one can be exempted from this responsibility."

#OnThisDay in #history, 1829, Chester Arthur was born in #Vermont. He was Vice President to James Garfield, who was assassinated by a quixotic government office seeker. Once #POTUS himself, Arthur signed the Civil Service Reform Act into law, requiring most government positions to be filled based on merit—not patronage.

#OnThisDay in #history, 1822, Rutherford B. Hayes was born. The abolitionist served in the Union during the Civil War, then #Congress, before becoming #Ohio's first 3-term Governor—establishing the college that later became #OhioState; and overseeing Ohio's ratification of the 15th Amendment. He then became the 19th President of the #UnitedStates. Photo Credit: #WhiteHouse Historical Association

Please join us October 10th at noon ET for an in-person and live-streamed book talk with author and education specialist Kurt Deion hosted at the Historic Congressional Cemetery. Register at the link below! https://lnkd.in/gKaH-7vt

#OnThisDay in #history, 1789, #POTUS Washington announced "a day of public thanks-giving" to commemorate our newly ratified #Constitution. 74 years later, during the Civil War, Pres. Lincoln proclaimed a day of #Thanksgiving, extended to “Citizens in every part of the #UnitedStates." Photo Credit: Library of #Congress

Join us for a webinar tomorrow at noon with Dr. H.W. Brands as we discuss his book "Founding Partisans: Hamilton, Madison, Jefferson, Adams and the Brawling Birth of American Politics." Register at the link below! https://lnkd.in/ethPqQdk