Jeff Doyle

#OnThisDay: Fifty-eight years ago today, on March 31, 1968, #PresidentJohnson stunned the world by announcing a bombing halt in #Vietnam and that he would not be seeking re-election. ✍️ presidency.ucsb.edu/node/238065 📽️ youtu.be/FFyhAcp2DG4

“What kind of peace do I mean? What kind of peace do we seek? Not a Pax Americana enforced on the world by American weapons of war…. I am talking about genuine peace-not merely peace in our time but peace for all time.” - President John F Kennedy, 1963

Today we remember Fred Rogers and a life devoted to kindness, compassion, and care for children. Though he passed on February 27, 2003, his lessons continue to guide and comfort us every day. #FredRogers A photo from the Lynn Johnson Collection, Ohio University Libraries.

Tonight 1968, on CBS News special, Walter Cronkite declared that a Vietnam trip had shown him LBJ administration was wrong-- in fact, the war was in "stalemate" and U.S. should bargain for peace. LBJ reputedly reacted by saying if he'd lost Cronkite, he'd lost middle America.

“An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.” - MLK, 1956

Merry Christmas everyone. And think about this Christmas night in 1776.

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE was released 79 years ago today. One of the most beloved of all Christmas movies, and among the most popular films of its star James Stewart, the tale of how it was created is like throwing a lasso round the moon… 1/47

The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution abolishing slavery was ratified OTD in 1865

Happy Veterans Day to all who have selflessly served our nation. A special thank you to my father Air Force veteran Daniel F. Doyle

@paulyhoward By far your best one yet!

He’s back. Let’s do it again for Halloween

Jim Lovell wasn’t just an astronaut — he was a pioneer, a symbol of courage, and an inspiration for generations. #Apollo #NASA

3 Aug 1936: U.S. #Olympic runner Jesse #Owens defeats the “fastest man” in the world, fellow U.S. teammate Ralph Metcalfe, in the 100 meter dash at the 1936 #Berlin Summer Olympic games to win the gold medal. #history #running #race #ad amzn.to/2XljYtB

APUSH students: I am immensely proud of you for the dedication and hard work you put forth this year. Whether you received a qualifying score or not, each of you grew as individuals and have gained valuable insights and skills that will benefit you in the future.

On July 4, 1826, Thomas Jefferson died the same day as John Adams, on the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the United States Declaration of Independence (the document Jefferson wrote!)

#OTD: Sixty-one years ago today, on July 2, 1964, #PresidentJohnson signed the #CivilRightsAct. The law: ▪️ Prohibited discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, & national origin ▪️Desegregated public facilities & schools ▪️Created @USEEOC 📽️ youtu.be/sQsVVYpY6pI

#OnThisDay 1863 The Irish Brigade fought at the Battle of Gettysburg. Lead by Galway born Colonel Patrick Kelly, the already much depleted brigade lost 198 of 532 troops engaged, or 37% of total soldiers, but still held their ground at the Wheatfield. #Ireland #History

“All constitutions, those of the States no less than that of the nation, are designed, and must be interpreted and administered so as to fit human rights.” - Theodore Roosevelt