This Day in History for June 15 – Twelfth Amendment Ratified and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1752 – Benjamin Franklin proves that lightning is electricity (More info)
1775 – George Washington is appointed commander-in-chief of the Continental Army (More info)
1804 – The Twelfth Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified. It provides the procedure for electing the President and Vice President. (More info)
1864 – Arlington National Cemetery is established (More info)
1916 – U.S. President Woodrow Wilson signs a bill incorporating the Boy Scouts of America, making them the only American youth organization with a federal charter (More info)
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