Today in History . . .

[Deb in IA]

On December 19, 1945, Congress confirms Eleanor Roosevelt as U.S. delegate to the United Nations.

On December 19, 1959, reputed to be the last civil war veteran, Walter Williams, dies at 117 in Houston.

On December 19, 1974, Nelson Rockefeller is sworn in as vice president of the United states after a House of Representatives vote.

On December 19, 1982, four bombs explode at South Africa's only nuclear power station in Johannesburg.

 

[ILUVDXL]

Interesting stuff today, Deb.

Thanks

 

[EROS]

Thanks, DEB ..........

 

[JulesMom]

Thanks Deb!

117 years old--WOW!!

 

[nativetxn]

On December 19, 1971, I married my wonderful husband.

Thanks Deb, very interesting.