Also on this day:1630: English colonists in the Massachusetts Bay Colony first sample popcorn brought to them by a Native American named Quadequina for their Thanksgiving celebration.1732: The first president of the United States, George Washington, is born in Westmoreland County in the Virginia Colony.1862: Jefferson Davis, already the provisional president of the Confederacy, is inaugurated for a six-year term following his election in November 1861.1909: The Great White Fleet, a naval task force sent on a round-the-world voyage by President Theodore Roosevelt, returns after more than a year at sea.1935: It becomes illegal for airplanes to fly over the White House.1959: The inaugural Daytona 500 race is held; although Johnny Beauchamp is initially declared the winner, the victory would be awarded to Lee Petty.1965: Former Supreme Court Justice Felix Frankfurter dies in Washington D. nearby watch shop nbsp;Senate Republicans must press nominees for top Biden national security posts hard for answers on their national security views and priorities. nearby watch shop In other developments:- Forty-five Republicans vote against proceeding with Senate impeachment trial- Cruz: Second Trump impeachment was 'exercise in political rage' by Democrats: 'It was their id speaking'- Rubio doubles down on criticism of Trump impeachment trial: 'It's not even constitutional'- Graham warns Dems will ‘blow up’ Senate by moving forward with impeachment trial, calling witnesses- Hannity: 'Irrational psychotic rage' driving Dems' 'dead in the water' impeachment push- Jonathan Turley, professor who called Trump impeachment trial unconstitutional, to attend Senate GOP luncheonTulsi Gabbard doubles down, compares Schiff, Brennan to 'domestic terrorists'Former U. nearby watch shop Pence, meanwhile, will participate in the Biden inauguration ceremony along with a large number of members of Congress and other elected officials. nearby watch shop
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