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The proclamation declared "that all persons held as slaves" within the rebellious states "are, and henceforward shall be free. -
The American Civil War was fought between the United States of America and the Confederate States of America, -
The historic first flight of the Wright Flyer lasted 12 seconds, traveling 36 m (120 ft), -
The Great Depression was the worst economic downturn in the history of the industrialized world. -
a conflict between 1939 and 1945 that involved all the world's major countries.It was the most destructive war in history and millions of people were killed. -
Victory over Japan Day, marks the end of World War II, one of the deadliest and most destructive wars in history. Announced on Aug. 14, 1945, that Japan had surrendered unconditionally, war-weary citizens around the world erupted in celebration. -
Board of Education of Topeka, 347 U.S. 483 (1954), was a landmark decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in which the court ruled that U.S. state laws establishing racial segregation in public schools are unconstitutional, even if the segregated schools are otherwise equal in quality. -
It was 60 years ago today that a simple act of civil disobedience in the U.S. South sparked a civil rights movement. -
Alan Shepard was chosen for the first manned Mercury launch, becoming the first American to fly in space on May 5, 1961. -
The Greensboro Sit-Ins were non-violent protests in Greensboro, North Carolina, which lasted from February 1, 1960 to July 25, 1960.