Reacting to an increasing manpower shortage in the Union Army, Congress passes a second conscription bill. In a related move, orders barring Jews from serving in the Union Army are revoked. Yes, vacations are way too long.
Summers are a part of growing up.
See how you do on our World Geography Quiz . The USA annexes Hawaii. U.S. forces land in Iceland to forestall a Nazi invasion of the island. Dig down to the roots of your family tree with our genealogy resources . Try some Summertime Sunny Day Fun .