U.S. President History
1861 - U.S. President Lincoln issued an order to General Winfield Scott that authorized him to suspend the writ of habeas corpus between Philadelphia and Washington at or near any military line.
1982 - The trial of John W. Hinckley Jr. began in Washington. Hinckley was later acquitted by reason of insanity for the shooting of U.S. President Reagan and three others.
| "Now that conflict has come, the only way to limit its duration is to apply decisive force. We will accept no outcome but victory." - George W. Bush, in a speech that he announced the beginning of the disarmament or Iraq on March 19, 2003. |