Today in History - January 23

Today in History - January 23

On January 23, 1849,  Elizabeth Blackwell graduated from Geneva Medical College.  Continue reading.

January 23 marks the birth of John Hancock (1737-93), often remembered for his bold signature to the Declaration of Independence.  Continue reading.

Over twenty years after Atlanta textile worker "Mr. Trout" lamented his inability to vote to a WPA interviewer, collection of poll taxes in national elections was prohibited by the January 23, 1964, ratification of the Twenty-Fourth Amendment to the Constitution.  Continue reading.

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