In 1806, during the return journey of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Captain William Clark carved his name into this rock: “W Clark July 25 1806.” It remains today the only visible, physical trace left behind by the expedition itself. But the name Pompeys Pillar doesn’t come from a conqueror or ancient empire.It comes from a child. Sacagawea’s son, Jean Baptiste Charbonneau, traveled the entire journey with the group. Clark nicknamed him “Pompey,” and on this very day, he named the formation “Pompey’s Tower.” Over time, it became Pompeys Pillar. Standing here, in the midst of one of the most ambitious and uncertain expeditions in American history, Clark climbed to the top, surveyed the land, and carved his name into the stone. 📍 Pompeys Pillar National Monument — 30 miles east of Billings, Montana

Just hours before his assassination, John F. Kennedy stood right here and addressed an adorning crowd, one last time. On the morning of November 22, 1963, JFK spoke outside the Hotel Texas in Fort Worth. It would be his final public speech. Later that day, he traveled to Dallas. The building still stands, unchanged. Just outside the hotel, stands the JFK memorial. 📍 Hotel Texas (now Hilton Fort Worth): 815 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102.- Stand outside the entrance and look up at the façade. You’re looking at the same place where JFK spent his final night, and gave his final public address just hours before everything changed.

These boxes mark the exact spot where America changed in seconds. On November 22, 1963, Lee Harvey Oswald fired from this window inside the Texas School Book Depository. From this corner of the building, overlooking Elm Street, one of the most shocking moments in American history unfolded. The assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Today, the space has been recreated to show the position and view from that day. While you can't look out the exact window, you are able to go up one floor and look out the window directly above. This gives almost the same the view that Lee Harvey Oswald had. 📍 Texas School Book Depository. Dealey Plaza - Dallas, Texas.

Historical Context This office was used by Franz Joseph I, ruler of the Austro-Hungarian Empire from 1848 until his death in 1916, one of the longest reigns in European history. It is located in Schönbrunn Palace, the summer residence of the Habsburg dynasty, where Franz Joseph was both born and later died. Franz Joseph was known for his relentless work ethic, and this office is where he spent much of his daily life. Often referring to himself as the empire’s first civil servant, his days began early and were filled with paperwork, reports, military briefings, and administrative decisions. By the final decades of his reign, the empire faced mounting internal strain and external pressure. Despite personal loss, declining health, and the growing instability of Europe, Franz Joseph maintained this routine almost unchanged. He continued to work from this office daily, believing that continuity and discipline were essential to holding the empire together. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Then & Now Then: This painting from 1915 depicts Franz Joseph receiving senior military leadership late in his reign. Through routine meetings, paperwork, and sustained attention to governance. Now: The office remains preserved within Schönbrunn Palace. You can see much of the same furniture and the layout of the room stayed largely the same as they were during Franz Joseph’s reign. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How to Visit Today Location: Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna Access: Included in the Imperial Apartments tour (Add on to basic ticket) Tickets: Required for palace entry ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------