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American History

  • The Boston Tea Party

    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 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

    Signing of the Declaration of Independence

    The most important break up letter ever.
  • The Winter at Valley Forge

    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

    Article of Confederation are Ratified

    The first form of government is established in america.
  • Battle of York-Town

    Battle of York-Town

    Last battle of the revolutionary war.
  • The Constitution is Ratified

    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

    Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

    The first inauguration of George Washington.
  • Washington’s Farewell Address

    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

    The Death of George Washington

    George Washington died on this day because of acute bacterial epiglottitis.
  • Election Day 1800

    Election Day 1800

    The first peaceful transfer of power between political parties. Jefferson beats Adams.
  • Marbury vs. Madison

    Marbury vs. Madison

    The supreme court decision that allows for judicial review.
  • Mein Kampf is published

    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

    Black Tuesday

    The beginning of the great depresion
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    The Great Depression

    The time of economic hardship
  • The dust ball begins

    The dust ball begins

    Bad farming practices and a drought lead to the ground becoming loose and dusty.
  • FDR first election win

    FDR first election win

    Franklin Roosevelt is elected is elected for his first term.
  • Hitler becomes Chancelor

    Hitler becomes Chancelor

    Hitler becomes chancellor after climbing the political ladder.
  • The U.S. Civilian Conservation Corps is created

    The U.S. Civilian Conservation Corps is created

    CCC was made to relive unemployment
  • Olympic Games in Berlin

    Olympic Games in Berlin

    The tenth Olympics games also known as the Nazi Olympics
  • The Battle of Britain

    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 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

    The Battle of Midway

    Turning point of the Pacific theater.
  • The Battle of Stalingrad

    The Battle of Stalingrad

    A failed attempt by Nazi Germany to take over the city of stalingrad in Russia.
  • Operation Torch

    Operation Torch

    The allies invade French controlled africa.
  • Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives Program

    Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives Program

    Worked together to keep cultural monuments safe while in times of war.
  • The Battle of Kursk

    The Battle of Kursk

    The turning point of the eastern front and the proof russia would not be concord by Germany
  • D-Day

    D-Day

    Invasion of the allies into German controlled France. The beginning of the allie win.
  • The Battle of the Bulge

    The Battle of the Bulge

    The last ditch effort from the german forces in the eastern front.
  • The Battle of Iwo Jima

    The Battle of Iwo Jima

    Set the stage for the invasion of okinawa
  • Battle 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

    The Death of FDR

    A Hemorrhagic stroke kills F.D.R. shortly before hitler. Truman takes the presedency.
  • The Death of Adolf Hitler

    The Death of Adolf Hitler

    Hitler and his wife kill themselves
  • Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima

    Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima

    The city of Hiroshima is hit with the Little Boy atomic bomb.
  • Atomic Bombing Nagasaki

    Atomic Bombing Nagasaki

    Nagasaki is hit with the Fat Man atomic bomb Japan would surrender shortly after.
  • First Newport Jazz Festival

    First Newport Jazz Festival

    Jazz festival celebration music and artist,
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    the 60s

  • Nixon-Kennedy Debates

    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

    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

    The Beatles Appear for the first time on the Ed Sullivan Show

    73 million people reported viewers.
  • The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

    The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

    The president is able to use any means to deal with Vietnam.
  • Operation Rolling Thunder

    Operation Rolling Thunder

    Bombings of Vietnam.
  • March on the Pentagon

    March on the Pentagon

    Demonstration against the vietnam war.
  • Mai Lai Massacre

    Mai Lai Massacre

    Violence committed against unarmed Vietnamese people.
  • Riots at the Chicago Democratic Convention

    Riots at the Chicago Democratic Convention

    Protest and riots by veterans and anti war protesters resulted in police violence.
  • Woodstock

    Woodstock

    Musical, and arts fair in new york.
  • Kent State Protest

    Kent State Protest

    Man is killed by national guard at kent state protest.
  • Chicago 8 Trial

    Chicago 8 Trial

    The chicago 8 then 7 where all acquitted but 5 of them were charged for other crimes.
  • The Beatles Break Up

    The Beatles Break Up

    Paul mccartney unhappy with the group breaks up the beatles.
  • Roe vs. Wade

    Roe vs. Wade

    Abortion is ligalized