Lincoln calls the “Kansas-Nebraska Act” immoral - This Day in History – Oct 16th

Back in 1854, future President, Abraham Lincoln was an Illinois lawyer and congressional hopeful.  He delivered a speech regarding the “Kansas-Nebraska Act,” which favored slavery in the new territories of Kansas and Nebraska

Lincoln, who was an abolitionist, called the act “immoral” as he denounced slavery.  Additionally, support from voters in the north and from abolitionists across America helped to secure Lincoln’s election in 1890.

Baby Jessica’s well rescue watched by millions

Back in 1987, the world watched the story of 18-month-old baby Jessica McClure unfold on on national television after the tot was trapped in an abandoned well in Midland Texas.  She had dropped 22 feet into the well and had become stuck while running in the background of her aunt’s daycare center.

Later that night, Baby Jessica was recovered and pulled out of the well by paramedics. The images of the bandages wrapped around her head are still remembered to this day.  This rescue event was displayed live to a worldwide-television audience. 

Baby Jessica lost a toe due to gangrene and was hospitalized for more than a month.  She received a visit from Vice President George Bush and a call from President Ronald Reagan.

Ms. McClure received plenty of heartfelt well wishes during her ordeal.  She is now 25-Years-old, married and has become a mother. She has recently obtained access to a trust fund that was created by donations during her rescue events.  The trust fund is worth $800,000.

A television movie was made about the story of "Baby Jessica"

Chevy launches the “El Camino” 

Back in 1958, Chevrolet created a new car-truck hybrid due to the success of their competitor’s Ford Ranchero.  Chevrolet developed a sedan-pickup truck that was built on the body of the Chevy Impala with the signature “cat eye” taillights and rear fins. According to  history.com, the marketing campaign continued the phrase, “the most beautiful thing that ever shouldered a load!" "It rides and handles like a convertible," Chevy said, "yet hauls and hustles like the workingest thing on wheels.”

El Camino sales were disappointing and the vehicle was discontinued in two years. A new version was designed for the El Camino in 1964 to compare the look to a masculine Chevelle platform.  This design did not do well and Chevy dropped El Camino in its car design for good.

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