Wednesday, January 7, 2026

January 7, 2026

 

  • 1/7/26- Happy Wednesday!! 

  •  Word of the day-Texas v. Johnson (1989)- 1st Amendment gives right to expressive speech (ex:burning of the flag)

  • Quote of the day- “A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but is brave five minutes longer”-Ralph Waldo Emerson

  • 1927– The first transatlantic telephone service is established from New York City to London.

  • 1959– The United States recognizes the new Cuban government of Fidel Castro.

  • 1999– The Senate trial in the impeachment of U.S. President Bill Clinton begins.

    • Birthdays:

    • 1957 – Katie Couric, American journalist and author

    • 1963 – Rand Paul, American politician

    • 1964Nicolas Cage, American actor, producer, and director

    • Today in-

    • Periods 3, 9,10-(American I)- Literature activity (Period 3). Chapter 8 section 4 reading worksheet. Chapter 8 vocabulary quiz-Friday 1/9/26

    • Period 5-6/7-8-(American II)- Chapter 15 section 1 reading worksheet.Chapter 14 notes Due Due Friday 1/9/26.

    • ***ALL CLASSES-December words/quotes are due on Thursday 1/15/26!!  Checklist is on your google classroom.

    • Have a good day!

    • Mr. D