Tag: United States

  • How the Atom Bomb Worked

    How the Atom Bomb Worked

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    Morgan O’Brien

    The science behind the atomic bomb is complex and multifaceted, involving a range of disciplines, from physics to chemistry to engineering. At its core, the atomic bomb relies on the principles of nuclear fission, in which the nucleus of an atom is split into two smaller nuclei, releasing a tremendous…

  • RBG Sworn In

    RBG Sworn In

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    Morgan O’Brien

    August 10, 1943, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was sworn in as an Associate Supreme Court Justice.

  • Nixon Resigns

    Nixon Resigns

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    Morgan O’Brien

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

  • Personal Income Tax

    Personal Income Tax

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    Morgan O’Brien

    August 5, 1862, President Lincoln signed into law the first personal income tax in US history.

  • The Fifty-Star Flag

    The Fifty-Star Flag

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    Morgan O’Brien

    In 1958, a seventeen year old designed the current American flag.

  • Library of Congress Established

    Library of Congress Established

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    Morgan O’Brien

    April 24, 1800, the Library of Congress was formally established.