Tag: government

  • NYC Draft Riots Start

    NYC Draft Riots Start

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 13, 1863, the New York City draft riots began.

  • Lady Jane Grey Becomes Queen

    Lady Jane Grey Becomes Queen

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 10, 1553, Lady Jane Grey was declared Queen of England.

  • 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.

  • Pragmatic Sanction of Bourges

    Pragmatic Sanction of Bourges

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 7, 1438, Charles VII of France issued the Pragmatic Sanction of Bourges.

  • 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.

  • Casket Letters

    Casket Letters

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    Morgan O’Brien

    June 20, 1567, the infamous Mary Queen of Scots Casket Letters were found.