Paul Layendecker

Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Tuesday, August 4, 2025 1821 The first Issue of The Saturday Evening Post was published. 1916 The U.S. signed the treaty to purchase the Virgin Islands from Denmark for $25,000,000 in gold. The U.S. Virgin Islands ar... See more

Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Tuesday, July 28, 2026 1868 Following its ratification by the necessary three-quarters of U.S. states, the 14th Amendment, granting citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States—including former... See more

Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Friday, July 24, 2026 1946 The legendary comedy duo Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis made their official debut together. Their act at the Atlantic City’s 500 Club consisted or Dean Martin trying to sing while Jerry Lewis ... See more

Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Tuesday, July 21, 2026 1861 The Battle of Bull Run, the first major land battle of the Civil War. More than 50,000 fought, costing some 3,000 Union casualties, 1,750 for the Confederates. 1925, The “Monkey Trial” end... See more

Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Tuesday, July 7, 2026 1898 A joint congressional resolution was passed providing for the annexation of the island territory of Hawaii. 1947 Officials from the Roswell Army Counterintelligence Corps visited William “M... See more