Monday, August 10, 2026 — National S’mores Day

A mountain becomes a monument. A temporary solution becomes a permanent part of American life. And a small car becomes a symbol of a much larger debate.

Today we look at the beginning of Mount Rushmore, the creation of America’s first federal income tax during the Civil War, and the Ford Pinto controversy that changed conversations about business responsibility and safety.

Birthday: Herbert Hoover — the engineer, humanitarian, and president whose legacy became tied to the Great Depression.

History is rarely as simple as the label attached to it. The real story is usually much bigger.