February 25
1836
Samuel Colt receives a patent for his revolver.
1919
Some released conscientious objectors return government pay for non-combatant services.
1932
British volunteers organize nonviolent “Peace Army” to attempt to intervene in fighting in China.
1957
US Supreme Court voids Michigan law banning sale of books that might corrupt youth.
1968
Discussing the war capacity of North Vietnam, a country that had been fighting for 23 years and had just staged the massive, successful Tet Offensive, U.S. General William C. Westmoreland stated, “I do not believe Hanoi can hold up under a long war.”
1971
Legislation was introduced in both houses of Congress to forbid U.S. military support of any South Vietnamese invasion of North Vietnam without congressional approval. This bill was a result of the controversy that arose following the invasion of Laos by South Vietnamese forces.
Deanna Dee-Dee Taylor 