February 24, 1803: The Supreme Court Establishes Its Power

On February 24, 1803, the Supreme Court established its power, shaping the country’s constitutional framework and establishing the principle of judicial review. Marbury v Madison centered around a dispute involving William Marbury, one of the “midnight judges” appointed by outgoing President John Adams in the final…

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February 21, 1972: Nixon Does What Only Nixon Could Do

On February 21, 1972, U.S. President Richard Nixon undertook a groundbreaking journey that would reshape global geopolitics: his visit to the People’s Republic of China. This unprecedented diplomatic effort aimed to normalize relations between two nations that had been ideological rivals since the Communist…

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