On this day in history, Sept. 16, 1919, The American Legion received a charter from Congress as it continued to aid veterans and military families in the wake of World War I.
On this day in history, Sept. 15, 1981, Sandra Day O'Connor's nomination to the Supreme Court was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee. She became the first woman on the high court.
Then-Sen. John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts married Jacqueline Lee Bouvier on this day in history, Sept. 12, 1953, in Newport, Rhode Island. Over 800 guests attended the church ceremony.
Americans and the world watched on this day in history, Sept. 11, 2011, as the U.S. suffered a series of shocking terrorist attacks in Lower Manhattan, at the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania.
On this day in history, Sept. 10, 1987, the head of the Catholic Church, Pope John Paul II, visited Miami, Florida, and was greeted by President Ronald Reagan and first lady Nancy Reagan.