January 4, 2008

Today in History: Louis Braille, inventor of the Braille alphabet system for the blind, was born on January 4, 1809. A sign on the door of his house reads, "He opened the doors of knowledge to all those who cannot see."

• AP US History: Complete the discussion over Chapter 16, pp. 470-487. Objectives include: Can students describe the Compromise of 1877? Can students explain the impact of Reconstruction?
• AP Government: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. In preparation for a mock-Congress, students will view Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.