March 14, 1743 - The first town meeting is held in Boston. The idea caught hold, and many towns began to hold town meetings.

March 14, 1794 - Eli Whitney receives a patent for the cotton gin. With this invention, the south became a sea of cotton, greatly increasing the desire for cheap labor (slaves).

March 14, 1812 - In order to finance the War of 1812 against Great Britain, America's first war bond was issued. It was worth approximately 11 million dollars.

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March 14, 1903 - The first national bird sanctuary is established by President Theodore Roosevelt. It is Pelican Island in Florida.

March 14, 1850 - The FBI begins its 10 Most Wanted list in order to publicize dangerous fugitives.

March 14, 1964 - Jack Ruby, killer of Lee Harvey Oswald (the accused assassin of President John F. Kennedy), is found guilty of the murder.
 

"We must teach our children to resolve their conflicts with words, not weapons." - William J. Clinton