Tag: government

  • Republican Party Founded

    Republican Party Founded

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    Morgan O’Brien

    March 20, 1854, the Republican party was founded.

  • Iwo Jima Ends

    Iwo Jima Ends

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    Morgan O’Brien

    March 16, 1945, the battle of Iwo Jima ended.

  • Alexander II Assassinated

    Alexander II Assassinated

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    Morgan O’Brien

    March 13, 1881, Tsar Alexander II is assassinated.

  • Dred Scott Decision

    Dred Scott Decision

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    Morgan O’Brien

    March 6, 1857, the Dred Scott decision was handed down by the United States Supreme Court.

  • First Female Cabinet Member

    First Female Cabinet Member

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    Morgan O’Brien

    March 4, 1933, Frances Perkins became the first female cabinet member.

  • Star Spangled Banner Adopted

    Star Spangled Banner Adopted

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    Morgan O’Brien

    March 3, 1931, the Star Spangled Banner was adopted as the national anthem of America.

  • Reichstag Fire

    Reichstag Fire

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    Morgan O’Brien

    February 27, 1933, the Reichstag was set on fire.

  • Wilson and the Zimmerman Telegraph

    Wilson and the Zimmerman Telegraph

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    Morgan O’Brien

    February 24, 1917, President Wilson is informed about the Zimmerman Telegraph.

  • Executive Order, 9066

    Executive Order, 9066

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    Morgan O’Brien

    February 19, 1942, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066.

  • Julius and Ethel Rosenberg Denied Clemency

    Julius and Ethel Rosenberg Denied Clemency

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    Morgan O’Brien

    February 11, 1953, President Eisenhower denied all appeals for clemency for Julius and Ethel Rosenberg.