Today in History - June 4

On June 4, 1919, Congress, by joint resolution, approved the woman's suffrage amendment and sent it to the states for ratification.  Continue reading.

On June 4, 1754, twenty-two-year-old Colonel George Washington and his small military force were busy constructing Fort Necessity, east of what is known today as Uniontown, Pennsylvania.  Continue reading.

On June 4, 1968, Dorothy (Elizabeth) Gish died in Rapallo, Italy.  Continue reading.

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