Your ringside seat to history -
from the Ancient World to the present. History through
the eyes of those who lived it, presented by Ibis
Communications, Inc. a digital publisher of
educational programming.
Spotlight On:
Getting There. . .
Riding the Stage, 1861 "Our coach was a swinging and swaying cage of the most sumptuous description." Mark Twain describes riding the overland stage.
The First Day of World War II - September 3, 1939. . . September third marks the 71st anniversary of the beginning of World War II, the bloodiest conflict the world has ever seen. Take a close look at the opening hours of this momentous day:
9:00 AM
Hitler Receives an Ultimatum "What do we do now?" Hitler declared in response to Prime Minister Chamberlain's demand that Germany stop its invasion of Poland or face war with Britain.
11:15 AM
Britain Declares War "This country is at war with Germany." Prime Minister Chamberlain goes on the air to announce war with Germany – hear his broadcast.
11:27 AM
London Goes to War "Gas masks have suddenly become part of everyday civilian equipment..." A Londoner describes the scene as air raid sirens wail and the city prepares for war.
Including: Iwo
Jima, 1945 The first wave attacks
the beach in one of WWII's costliest battles.
Theodore
Roosevelt 1912 The "Bull Moose" candidate
speaks during his unsuccessful campaign for
President.