I feel like I’m on a cruise and we’ve just pulled into a place called February 24, 2022. I’ve got the whole day to explore, sight see, meet people, shop, drink and have fun. In this place they locals are going to celebrate Fat Thursday, Twin Peaks Day, National Tortilla Chip Day, National Chili Day, National Toast Day, National Trading Card Day and World Bartender Day. Chili and tortilla chips work for me. Now let’s have a look at the history associated with 02/24: On this day in 303 the first Roman edict persecuting Christians was issued by the Emperor Diocletian. In 1803 on this date the US Supreme Court rules a law unconstitutional (Marbury v Madison) for the first time. This is a big deal. The Court’s decision established that the U.S. Constitution is actual “law”, not just a statement of political principles and ideals. In 1839 the steam shovel is patented by William Otis. In 1868 the 1st US parade with floats takes place; Mardi Gras parade in Mobile, Alabama. On this date in 1868 US House of Representatives vote 126 to 47 to impeach President Andrew Johnson. Why was he impeached? He was Lincoln’s VP and was trying to implement the Lincoln’s plan to readmit the confederate states back into the union. The Republicans believed that the plan was too lenient toward the South and voted to impeach Johnson. The Senate was 1 vote short of removal from office. Today we will visit the grave site of the King of the One Liners, Henny Youngman who died in 1998 at the age of 91. Henny said, “Every time I ask what time it is, I get a different answer.” “My grandmother is over eighty and still doesn’t need glasses. Drinks right out of the bottle.” “A doctor gave a man 6 months to live. The man couldn’t pay his bill, so the doctor gave him another 6 months.” “My best friend ran away with my wife and let me tell you, I miss him.” We will end with “Doctor, my leg hurts. What can I do? The doctor says, “Limp!” Abide.
