Dwight D. Eisenhower: The "Pride of Denison"

October 14, 2021 Lori-Ann Craig

Elton Lord, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

“I Like Ike.” These three words comprise one of the most memorable campaign slogans of any United States president. It appeared on everything from the usual campaign props, such as campaign buttons, pos ter s, and b a dges, but also lolli pops, cans, and even ciga rett e packages. The slogan was also accompanied by a jaunty tune in his tel evi sed campaign ads, which in 1952 was quite the novelty for folks at home. These efforts must have worked since Dwight D. Eisenh ower won the 195 2 and 1956 elections, defeating Adlai Stevenson II both times, to become the 34th President of the United States. Today, we celebrate the birth of Eisenhower, who was born on October 14, 1890 in Denison, Texas.

Lights! Camera!...Wait! Is There a Patent for That?

October 6, 2021 Lori-Ann Craig

October 6 was a momentous day in the history of the motion picture. In 1889, Thomas Edison, perhaps America’s greatest inventor, displayed the first motion picture, Monkeyshines, a film produced using the kinetog raph, a motion picture camera created by Edison’s assistant, William Kennedy Laurie Dickson.

First Monday in October 2021 -- SCOTUS Returns!

October 4, 2021 Heather Holmes

It’s the First Monday in October, and that can mean only one thing – the Supreme Court is now in session! Plenty of controversial and contentious cases will go before the Court this term, and to help you keep up with developments on the docket, we’re providing a roster of resources. Included are podcasts, blogs, articles, videos, and more created by smart, thoughtful people. They shed light on all things SCOTUS including cases decided in the shadows and on the merits. Commentary may be incisive and thoughtful or critical and jaded, but it’s all interesting. If it’s snark and cynicism you crave or more serious analysis and insight, you will find it here.

101 Years of Women's Suffrage in the U.S.

August 18, 2021 Heather Holmes

On this day, we celebrate the 101st anniversary of women’s suffrage in the United States. Last year, we as a nation celebrated the centennial of this historic day, and to honor the occasion, the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library hosted a symposium. Titled “Votes for Texas Women,” The event focused on the history of women’s voting rights in the U.S. and the importance of inclusion in government and the law. A recording of the event is available for viewing on the Law Library’s website. Until September 22, 2021, licensed Texas attorneys can earn one hour of CLE credit for viewing the video, available here.

National Nonprofit Day

August 17, 2021 Guest User

August 17 is National Nonprofit Day, a day “to take some time to learn more about nonprofits” as it “recognizes the goals and positive impacts nonprofits have on communities and the world.” Learn more about how nonprofits are defined and resources for starting and managing nonprofits, and find links to Texas and local legal nonprofit organizations.

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