Category: American History

  • Burr – Hamilton Duel

    Burr – Hamilton Duel

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 11, 1804, the Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton duel took place.

  • Cross of Gold Speech

    Cross of Gold Speech

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 8, 1896, William Jennings Bryan delivered his Cross of Gold speech.

  • 26th Amendment Ratified

    26th Amendment Ratified

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 5, 1971, the 26th Amendment was officially ratified in the United States.

  • Declaration of Independence Signed

    Declaration of Independence Signed

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress.

  • The Battle of Gettysburg Ends

    The Battle of Gettysburg Ends

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 3, 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg came to a dramatic conclusion.

  • Civil Rights Act Signed

    Civil Rights Act Signed

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 2, 1964, the Civil Rights Act was signed into law.

  • Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Signed

    Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Signed

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 1, 1968, the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) was signed.

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth

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    Morgan O’Brien

    June 19, 1865, slavery in America is officially ended.

  • US Declares War (1812)

    US Declares War (1812)

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    Morgan O’Brien

    June 18, 1812, the United States declared war on Great Britain.

  • Watergate Break-in

    Watergate Break-in

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    Morgan O’Brien

    June 17, 1972, a group of men were caught breaking into the Watergate Hotel.