During the American Revolution, Arkansas witnessed one episo… During the American Revolution, Arkansas witnessed one episode of combat action, at Arkansas Post in 1783 with a combined raid by Indians led by a British subject named Read Details
The “hanging judge” who presided over the Federal District C… The “hanging judge” who presided over the Federal District Court in Fort Smith from 1875-1896 was Read Details
In 1762, Arkansas along with the rest of France’s colonial p… In 1762, Arkansas along with the rest of France’s colonial possessions along the Mississippi were transferred to Read Details
The pro-segregation challenger to Orval Faubus in 1956, whos… The pro-segregation challenger to Orval Faubus in 1956, whose later election to the Arkansas Supreme Court would bring him the nickname “Justice Jim,” was Read Details
The American officer who received the formal transfer of Ark… The American officer who received the formal transfer of Arkansas in 1804 was Read Details
The most well-known of Arkansas’ heroes of World War I was M… The most well-known of Arkansas’ heroes of World War I was Manila native Read Details
The attorney-general of Arkansas who prosecuted A.B. Banks f… The attorney-general of Arkansas who prosecuted A.B. Banks for a large banking scandal in Arkansas during the Depression, and later won election as governor and introduced a kind of “mini-New Deal” was Read Details
The Speaker of the House of Representatives who stabbed JJ A… The Speaker of the House of Representatives who stabbed JJ Anthony to death on the floor of the House in 1837 was Read Details
The first governor of Arkansas territory was The first governor of Arkansas territory was Read Details
The GI Revolt in Hot Springs and Garland County after World… The GI Revolt in Hot Springs and Garland County after World War II was led by Marine Corps veteran Read Details