TodayOn this dayNovember 15
On this day
Good news on November 15.
Positive things that happened on November 15, with 2 verified milestones. Each milestone links to the source it was checked against.
Verified milestones
Scientific firsts, civil-rights wins, conservation, medicine, kindness, and other good news. Checked against the linked source.
1777
On November 15, 1777, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation, an early plan for the states to govern together.
For a read-aloud. Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation, an early rulebook for the states.
1855
On November 15, 1855, Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley's emancipation deed was signed. She went on to work as a dressmaker and business owner, publish a book, and help people who had escaped slavery.
For a read-aloud. Elizabeth Keckley received her freedom and went on to run a business and write a book.
For the classroom
Two questions a teacher can use as a warm-up. This page is for an adult to read with a class.
- What promises would you put in a plan for working together?
- What does freedom make it possible for a person to build?
From the archive
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When a story is published on November 15, it will be listed here with the milestones above.