Walt Whitman self-published his first poetry collection, “Leaves of Grass,” on July 4, 1855. The initial version consisted of just 12 poems, but numerous editions were produced over his lifetime as the collection ultimately expanded to include more than 400 poems.
Walt Whitman self-published his first poetry collection, “Leaves of Grass,” on July 4, 1855. The initial version consisted of just 12 poems, but numerous editions were produced over his lifetime as the collection ultimately expanded to include more than 400 poems.
The Second Continental Congress approved the final text of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, marking the official adoption of the United States’ independence from Great Britain.
On this date:
1802: The U.S. Military Academy officially opens for instruction in West Point, N.Y.
1826: Former U.S. Presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson die on America’s 50th anniversary.
1855: Walt Whitman’s poetry collection “Leaves of Grass” is published.
1939: MLB player Lou Gehrig delivers his famous farewell speech at Yankee Stadium.
1960: The 50-star U.S. flag officially becomes the nation’s flag following Hawaii’s admission as the 50th state.
Birthdays:
Nathaniel Hawthorne, American author (1804)
Calvin Coolidge, American politician and 30th president (1872)
Eva Marie Saint, American actress (1924)
Bill Withers, American musician (1938)
Post Malone, American musician (1995)
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“Don’t expect to build up the weak by pulling down the strong.” — Calvin Coolidge
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