This Day in History: Republican Party's Founding & Johns Hopkins | Tales from Our Treehouse

In this episode of "Tales from Our Treehouse," we journey through significant events on February 22nd throughout history. From the inaugural meeting of the Republican Party in 1856 to the establishment of Johns Hopkins University in 1876, delve into the past with us. Witness the birth of Woolworth's retail empire in 1879 and the pivotal moments of political upheaval, such as Czechoslovakia's shift to communism in 1948. Explore the civil rights movement as we revisit the Montgomery Bus Boycott and its iconic figures, Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks. Join us as we celebrate sporting triumphs like Lee Petty's victory in the first Daytona 500 and the legendary "Miracle on Ice" in 1980. We also reflect on cultural phenomena like the notorious Broadway flop, "Moose Murders," in 1983. Journey to the Philippines in 1986 and witness the People Power Revolution's triumph over dictatorship. Remember the tragedy of the 2011 Christchurch earthquake in New Zealand, and honor the birthdays of influential figures like George Washington, Rembrandt, Frederic Chopin, and more. Don't miss out on this captivating journey through history! #ThisDayInHistory #RepublicanParty #JohnsHopkinsUniversity #CivilRights #MontgomeryBusBoycott #MiracleOnIce #PeoplePowerRevolution #ChristchurchEarthquake #GeorgeWashington #Rembrandt #FredericChopin #HeinrichHertz #LuisBuñuel #TedKennedy #JuliusErving #SteveIrwin #DrewBarrymore