In 1870, Hiram Rhodes Revels made history by becoming the first African American to serve in the United States Senate. His appointment marked a significant milestone in the Reconstruction era, a time when the nation was grappling with the aftermath of the Civil War and the newly gained freedoms of formerly enslaved individuals. Representing the …
In 1964, a defining moment in sports history unfolded as Cassius Clay, who would later become known as Muhammad Ali, stepped into the ring to challenge Sonny Liston for the heavyweight title. At just 22 years old, Clay was an underdog against Liston, who was considered a formidable champion with an intimidating reputation. The world …
