Today in News History
On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1861, American Civil War: Battle of Vienna, Virginia. In 1876, American Indian Wars: Battle of the Rosebud: One thousand five hundred Sioux and Cheyenne led by Crazy Horse beat back General George Crook's forces at Rosebud Creek in Montana Territory. In 1877, American Indian Wars: Battle of White Bird Canyon: The Nez Perce defeat the U.S. Cavalry at White Bird Canyon in the Idaho Territory. In 1885, The Statue of Liberty arrives in New York Harbor. In 1930, U.S. President Herbert Hoover signs the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act into law. In 1932, Bonus Army: Around a thousand World War I veterans amass at the United States Capitol as the U.S. Senate considers a bill that would give them certain benefits. In 1940, The three Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania fall under the occupation of the Soviet Union. In 1943, Newt Gingrich, American historian and politician, 58th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives was born. In 2013, James Holshouser, American politician, 68th Governor of North Carolina (born 1934) passed away. In 2015, Clementa C. Pinckney, American minister and politician (born 1973) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
LIVE NOW: Senate Holds Hearings to Examine State of US Territories

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee holds hearings to examine the state of the U.S. Territories at 10 a.m. ET on June 17.
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