In This Day In History video clip - May 1, 1931: Empire State Building dedicated - At the White House in Washington, D.C., President Herbert Hoover pushes a button that turns on the lights of New York City's Empire State Building, officially opening the tallest building erected to that date.
1 Sweet potatoes have a lot of nutrients, which are good for you body, such as vitamin B6, potassium, and iron which your body needs to help you grow strong.  Sweet potatoes are a good source of dietary fiber which helps to promote a healthy digestive tract.
The color of sweet potato skin can vary from white to yellow and purple to brown but, no matter what color it is, make sure you do not peel it off. A sweet potatoes skin contributes significant amounts of fiber, potassium, and quercetin.