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in 1871, a fire destroys the city of Chicago, Illinois
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in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is established for the enjoyment of the public
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In 1874, America gets its first public zoo
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In 1876, the United States celebrates the 100 years as a nation
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In 1876, General George Custer and his soldiers are killed in a battle with the Sioux Indians at the battle of Little Big Horn