Today in History - June 22

A special thanks to Wikipedia.com for following historical information. The sermons I have chosen from Sermonaudio.com

1813 - War of 1812: After learning of American plans for a surprise attack on Beaver Dams in Ontario, Laura Secord sets out on a 30 kilometer journey on foot to warn Lieutenant James FitzGibbon (Source)

Recommended sermons and podcasts:

1. The War of 1812 - Commemorating 200 Years, by Pastor Kevin Swanson (2012)
2. The Star Spangled Banner - The Story Behind the National Anthem, by James Walker [Text: John 12:32]

1839 - Cherokee leaders Major Ridge, John Ridge, and Elias Boudinot are assassinated for signing the Treaty of New Echota, which had resulted in the Trail of Tears (Source)

Recommended articles & websites:

1. The Trail of Tears Facts - cherokeemuseum.org
2. Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama Retells The Trail of Tears - cherokeehistorical.org

Recommended sermons and podcasts:

1. America's Sins Against the Indians, by Pastor Kevin Swanson
2. The Truth About Cortez and Columbus (The Systematic Destruction of America), by Pastor Kent Black
3. Why Americans Don't Like the Pilgrims Anymore - Thankful for the Pilgrims, by Pastor Kevin Swanson

1942 - The Pledge of Allegiance was formally adopted by the U.S. Congress (Source)

Recommended sermons and podcasts:

1. Pledge of Allegiance: History and Critique, by Marty Tate
2. I Pledge Allegiance, by Rev. Ian Brown [Text: I Chronicles 12:18 (Audio)
3. Should You Say the Pledge of Allegiance? by Pastor Kevin Swanson