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The Boston Tea Party
A group of american dressed like native americans dump a large amount of british owned tea into boston harbor to protest the tea act. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The first battle of american revolution and the battle of,"the shot heard around the world. -
Signing of the Declaration of Independence
The most important break up letter ever. -
The Winter at Valley Forge
A winter during the revolution where george washington had to camp at valley forge where many would die of sickness. -
Article of Confederation are Ratified
The first form of government is established in america. -
Battle of York-Town
Last battle of the revolutionary war. -
The Constitution is Ratified
Through it was not quite fully accepted by all states yet december 21 is when the constitution became the U.S. government's new system. -
Presidential Inauguration of George Washington
The first inauguration of George Washington. -
Washington’s Farewell Address
The address left by George Washington as he left office. The address is both a farewell note as well as advice for the country such as not making political parties. -
The Death of George Washington
George Washington died on this day because of acute bacterial epiglottitis. -
Election Day 1800
The first peaceful transfer of power between political parties. Jefferson beats Adams. -
Marbury vs. Madison
The supreme court decision that allows for judicial review. -
Mein Kampf is published
Meaning,"my struggle," Mein Kampf was written by Adolf Hitler, and would be the summary of the Nazi Ideology. -
Black Tuesday
The beginning of the great depresion -
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The Great Depression
The time of economic hardship -
The dust ball begins
Bad farming practices and a drought lead to the ground becoming loose and dusty. -
FDR first election win
Franklin Roosevelt is elected is elected for his first term. -
Hitler becomes Chancelor
Hitler becomes chancellor after climbing the political ladder. -
The U.S. Civilian Conservation Corps is created
CCC was made to relive unemployment -
Olympic Games in Berlin
The tenth Olympics games also known as the Nazi Olympics -
The Battle of Britain
U.K.Airforce and Navy defense of the U.K. from the german air force. -
The Bombing of Pearl Harbor
The Day That Will Live In Infamy. Japan bombs american ships in pearl harbor bringing america in to the war -
The Battle of Midway
Turning point of the Pacific theater. -
The Battle of Stalingrad
A failed attempt by Nazi Germany to take over the city of stalingrad in Russia. -
Operation Torch
The allies invade French controlled africa. -
Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives Program
Worked together to keep cultural monuments safe while in times of war. -
The Battle of Kursk
The turning point of the eastern front and the proof russia would not be concord by Germany -
D-Day
Invasion of the allies into German controlled France. The beginning of the allie win. -
The Battle of the Bulge
The last ditch effort from the german forces in the eastern front. -
The Battle of Iwo Jima
Set the stage for the invasion of okinawa -
Battle of Okinawa
The invasion of one of Japan's main islands. Provided the ability for air strikes against mainland Japan. -
The Death of FDR
A Hemorrhagic stroke kills F.D.R. shortly before hitler. Truman takes the presedency. -
The Death of Adolf Hitler
Hitler and his wife kill themselves -
Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima
The city of Hiroshima is hit with the Little Boy atomic bomb. -
Atomic Bombing Nagasaki
Nagasaki is hit with the Fat Man atomic bomb Japan would surrender shortly after. -
First Newport Jazz Festival
Jazz festival celebration music and artist, -
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the 60s
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Nixon-Kennedy Debates
The first debate on tv. The winner is disputed between those lissining on the radio and watching the tv. -
The Assassination of John F. Kennedy
J.F.K. is killed in his car during a parade in Dallas. -
The Beatles Appear for the first time on the Ed Sullivan Show
73 million people reported viewers. -
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
The president is able to use any means to deal with Vietnam. -
Operation Rolling Thunder
Bombings of Vietnam. -
March on the Pentagon
Demonstration against the vietnam war. -
Mai Lai Massacre
Violence committed against unarmed Vietnamese people. -
Riots at the Chicago Democratic Convention
Protest and riots by veterans and anti war protesters resulted in police violence. -
Woodstock
Musical, and arts fair in new york. -
Kent State Protest
Man is killed by national guard at kent state protest. -
Chicago 8 Trial
The chicago 8 then 7 where all acquitted but 5 of them were charged for other crimes. -
The Beatles Break Up
Paul mccartney unhappy with the group breaks up the beatles. -
Roe vs. Wade
Abortion is ligalized