The First International Peace Conference

On this day, May 19th, 1899, reps of the first International Peace Conference contemplate their awesome responsibility. Wars abounded in the years leading up to 1899. The expanding technology was making the world a smaller place. As a result, many saw the need for…

The First International Peace Conference

Marquette Completes His Mission

Marquette’s Last Missionary Trip

By Daniel W. Sheridan

On this day, May 18th, 1675, Marquette completed his mission. 

“I found myself in the blessed necessity of exposing my life for the salvation of these peoples, and especially of the Illinois, who have very urgently entreated me…to carry the word of God to their country.”

Those are the words of Jacques Marquette, who gave his life in the service of…

Marquette’s Last Missionary Trip

Marquette and Joliet Begin Their Search for the Father of Waters

By Daniel W. Sheridan

On May 17, 1673, Louis Joliet and Jacques Marquette begin their exciting journey to find the “Father of Waters.” Here’s the story. Jacques Marquette was born to a wealthy family in Laon, France, in 1637. Forsaking a life of comfort and prestige, he became…

Marquette and Joliet

Stealing Freedom

By Daniel Sheridan

#OTD, May 16, 1801, a leader in the anti-slavery movement, who survived an assassination attempt and is responsible for adding a refrigerator to the United States, is born. Who is he? Here’s the story. On May 16, 1801…

Stealing Freedom