June 21
2020: About 400 people turn out for a silent March For Justice beginning and ending at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park and organized by retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Harold “Mitch” Mitchell.” The event was meant to call attention to recent killings of black citizens across the nation, including George Floyd by the police in Minneapolis.
June 22
1917: The Marine post on Parris Island is officially renamed Marine Barracks, Paris Island. Note the misspelling of Parris Island with a single “r.”
2020: A ribbon cutting featuring State Sen. Chip Campsen, R-Charleston; and state representatives Shannon Erickson, R-Beaufort, and Michael Rivers, D-Beaufort, signals the completion of an extensive beach re-nourishment project at Hunting Island State Park.
June 24
1944: Dr. Herbert and Harriet Hirschfield Keyserling are married.
June 26
1891: The first detachment of U.S. Marines comes to Parris Island when the U.S. Navy begins construction of a dry dock facility. First Sgt. Richard Donovan and 10 privates are charged with keeping order among the construction crew.
2019: Republican Nancy Mace, the first female graduate of The Citadel, announces she is joining the race for the 1st Congressional District seat held by Joe Cunningham.
— Compiled by Mike McCombs
