Today in Johnson City History, Monday, July 27, 2026
A kidnapping and more
Monday, July 27, 1789: Two hundred and thirty-seven years ago today, “The first presidential cabinet department, called the Department of Foreign Affairs, was established by the Congress. Later the name was changed to Department of State.”
(Source: Chase’s 2026 Calendar of Events.)
Tuesday, July 27, 1926: One hundred years ago today, the Johnson City Chro…