Today in Johnson City History, Saturday, June 6, 2026
June continues!
Saturday, June 6, 1840: One hundred and eighty-six years ago today, “In Columbus, Ohio, William Henry Harrison becomes the first presidential candidate to make a campaign speech (before that time, candidates let others speak on their behalf).”
(Source: The American Patriot’s Almanac by William J. Bennett and John T. E. Cribb.)
Thursday, June 6, 1901: One …

