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Friday, June 20, 2025

Boise River Water Flows into the New York Canal [otd 06/20]

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On June 20, 1900, a rude diversion structure turned water from the Boise River into the New York Canal. The diversion, though feeble, culmin...
Thursday, June 19, 2025

Idaho Chief Justice, Businessman, and Educator James F. Ailshie [otd 06/19]

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James Franklin Ailshie, Chief Justice of the Idaho Supreme Court, was born June 19, 1868 in Greene County, Tennessee, 50-70 miles east of Kn...
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Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Idaho National Guard Mobilized for Mexican Border Duty [otd 06/18]

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On June 18, 1916, state authorities mobilized the Idaho National Guard for duty on the Mexican border. The Governor had received instruction...
Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Nez Percés Drub U. S. Army at Battle of White Bird Canyon [otd 06/17]

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On June 17, 1877, a column consisting of U. S. Cavalry and a few civilian volunteers engaged Nez Percés warriors in the Battle of White Bird...
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Monday, June 16, 2025

Distinguished Federal Judge and Legal Educator Ray McNichols [otd 06/16]

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Judge McNichols. Photo courtesy of University of Idaho College of Law. Federal District Judge Raymond C. McNichols was born June 16, 1...
Sunday, June 15, 2025

Oregon Treaty of 1846 Largely Settles U. S.-Canadian Border [otd 06/15]

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President Polk. Library of Congress. On June 15, 1846, the United States and Great Britain reached an agreement that settled almost all ...
Saturday, June 14, 2025

President Andrew Johnson Authorizes Fort Hall Indian Reservation [otd 06/14]

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President Johnson, 1870-1880. Library of Congress. On June 14, 1867, President Andrew Johnson signed a very brief Executive Order that ...