Today in History
March 02
1904: Theodor Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss, was born in Springfield, Massachusetts. He was awarded a Pulitzer Prize in 1984. He died on Sept. 24, 1991 in California.
1899: Mt. Rainier National Park was established. It is located in the Cascade Mountains in the state of Washington.
1793: Sam Houston, American soldier and politician, was born in Virginia. But he is remembered for his role in the history of Texas. He helped to secure independence for Texas in 1836. After Texas was admitted to the Union, Houston served as a U.S. Senator and later governor of the state. The city of Houston is named after him.
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