Tag: Presidents

  • Document: The Civil Rights Act of 1964

    Document: The Civil Rights Act of 1964

    An Act To enforce the constitutional right to vote, to confer jurisdiction upon the district courts of the United States to provide injunctive relief against discrimination in public accommodations, to authorize the Attorney General to institute suits to protect constitutional rights in public facilities and public education, to extend the…

  • Nixon Resigns

    Nixon Resigns

    August 8, 1974, Richard Nixon announced his resignation from office.

  • Voting Rights Act

    Voting Rights Act

    August 6, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act.

  • Marbury v. Madison

    Marbury v. Madison

    Marbury vs Madison, the Case of Judicial Review.

  • Torpedo Boat Sinks (JFK)

    Torpedo Boat Sinks (JFK)

    August 2, 1943, a Japanese destroyer sank a U.S. Navy torpedo boat during WWII.

  • George and Martha

    George and Martha

    Martha and George, a colonial power couple.

  • George Washington, Before Revolution

    George Washington, Before Revolution

    Before the American Revolution, George Washington fought for the British in the 7 Years War.

  • Adams Becomes First VP

    Adams Becomes First VP

    April 21, 1789, John Adams was sworn in as the first Vice President of the United States.

  • Bay of Pigs Invasion

    Bay of Pigs Invasion

    April 17, 1961, the Bay of Pigs invasion was launched.