Timeline: 5.4: Creating a Timeline

Aug 2, 1776

The Declaration of Independence

It's the Declaration of Independence

Jun 21, 1851

Ain't I A Woman?

Ain't I A Woman? was a speech given by Sojourner Truth to talk about the double standards of women at the time and a call for women's rights.

Jul 5, 1852

What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?

A speech by Frederick Douglass was given at a meeting organized by the Rochester Ladies' Anti-Slavery Society.

Mar 4, 1865

Lincoln's second inaugural address

Lincoln's second inaugural address to the nation when he took office for his second term.

Period: Jun 30, 1892 to Jul 6, 1892

The Strike at Homestead Mill

The Strike at Homestead Mill was formed of a dispute between the workers of Homestead and the management.

1955

Nelson Cruikshank

Nelson Cruikshank was a major help in getting people much-needed money from social security profits.

Dec 1, 1962

A Letter to My Nephew

A Letter to My Nephew is written to James Baldwin's thoughts on his nephew's future

Sep 8, 1965

The Delano Grape Strike & Boycott

When over 800 Filipino farmworkers worked with the AWOC they demanded a raise by boycotting non-union grapes.

Apr 3, 1968

I've Been to the Mountaintop

A speech given by Martin Luther King jr., "I've Been to the Mountaintop" highlights the progress made towards the fight for civil justice and how much more their is still left to go.

May 6, 1970

Testimony Before the Senate Hearings on the Equal Rights Amendment

Gloria Steinem talks about her want for equal rights for women in this country.

Nov 9, 1984

Commonwealth Club Address

Ceaser Chaves gave this speech

Dec 12, 2017

Harvey Weinstein Is My Monster Too

Harvey Weinstein Is My Monster Too was written by Salma Hayek to get her own story out on the emotional turmoil and mental/sexual abuse Weinstein had on her.