On April 3, 1715, John Hanson was born at Mulberry Grove in Calvert County. He became the "first President of The United States In Congress Assembled" under The Articles of Confederation. He was a resident of Frederick when he took that high office. On April 3, 1869, James Hopwood bought the original Barbara Fritchie house, which had been heavily damaged by a flood of The Carroll Creek in 1868, for the materials. On April 3, 1918, The American's Creed, written by Frederick native William Tyler Page, was accepted by The House of Representatives. On April 3, 1945, the Glade Valley Lions Club was organized with the Rev. Francis Reinberger as president. If anyone can add information to these History Moments, or would like to suggest an item for another calendar day, please contact me privately. John W. Ashbury (wasps65@earthlink.net)