Tag: government

  • Henry III Assassinated

    Henry III Assassinated

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    Morgan O’Brien

    August 1, 1589, King Henry III of France was stabbed by an assassin.

  • Medicare and Medicaid Begins

    Medicare and Medicaid Begins

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 30, 1965, LBJ signed two landmark pieces of legislation into law: Medicare and Medicaid.

  • 14th Amendment Goes Into Effect

    14th Amendment Goes Into Effect

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 28, 1868, the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution officially went into effect.

  • Executive Order 9981

    Executive Order 9981

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 26, 1949, President Harry S. Truman signed Executive Order 9981

  • Grant Named General of the Army of the United States

    Grant Named General of the Army of the United States

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 25, 1866, Ulysses S Grant was named General of the Army of the United States.

  • Wellington Defeated at Salamanca

    Wellington Defeated at Salamanca

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 22, 1812, the Duke of Wellington suffered a crushing defeat at the Battle of Salamanca.

  • Scopes Trial Ends

    Scopes Trial Ends

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 21, 1925, the John Scopes came to an end.

  • Apollo 11

    Apollo 11

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 landed on the moon.

  • Woman’s Suffrage Movement Begins

    Woman’s Suffrage Movement Begins

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 19, 1848, the women’s suffrage movement began.

  • Edict of Expulsion

    Edict of Expulsion

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 18, 1290, the Edict of Expulsion was issued.