Tag: 1990s

October 7, 1963: President Kennedy Signs Nuclear Test Ban Treaty

President Kennedy, seated at a desk, signs the ratified Test Ban Treaty, surrounded by a group of lawmakers.

Updated: October 7, 2023

#OTD20 — October 7, 1963: President Kennedy signs the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, prohibiting nuclear tests in the atmosphere, underwater, or in space.

Category: #OTD20, Blog

Tags: #OTD20, #SCOTUS, 1990s, America in the 20th Century REDUX, war and peace

October 6, 1991: Anita Hill Allegations Emerge: A Pivotal Moment for the Supreme Court and the Nation

Professor Anita Hill testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee in 1991.

Updated: September 29, 2023

#OTD20 — October 6, 1991: Anita Hill’s allegations of sexual harassment against Clarence Thomas shake the nation.

Category: #OTD20, Blog

Tags: #OTD20, #SCOTUS, 1990s, America in the 20th Century REDUX, war and peace