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Gambling Legal
The state Nevada allows gambling on March 17, 1931. The people that lived in Nevada legalized gambling, because they wanted to lift their spirits out of the Great Depression. In the beginning of the Great Depression, Nevada's mines were closed, which made the economy of Nevada unstable, so they decided to legalize gambling. More information about Legalize Gambling in Nevada -
The Hoover Dam
The Hoover Dam is devoted to President Roosevelt on September 30, 1935. When President Roosevelt dedicated the new dam and he gave a speech. More information about the Hoover Dam and his message -
Independecne is Declared!
Ho Chi Minh declared independence on September 2, 1945. The independence was declared a few hours after Japan surrendered in World War 2. Ho Chi Minh was born on 1980 and when he grew up, he was a cook on 1911. More information about the independence and Ho Chi Minh -
War Begins in Korea
The Korean War began on June 25, 1950. The battle was between North Korea and South Korea. The United Nations and the United States fought against North Korea and they were South Korea's defense. The war was fought for three years. More information about the Korean War -
The Summer Olympics
The Summer Olympics is opened in Helsinki, Finland on February 14, 1952. The Summer Olympics of 1952 was also called the Games of the XV Olympiad. The Summer Olympics is a multi-sport event that is held through different days. More information about the Summer Olympics -
First Shopping Center
The first shopping center was built on March 22, 1954. It was built in Southfield, Michigan. The beginning of the construction of the mall began in 1952. The shopping center was about 159 acres. More information about the First Shopping Center -
Sean Son was Born
Sean Son was born in Cambodia. -
Being part of the United States
On January 3, 1959, Alaska became part of the United States. President Eishenhower signed a proclamtion that Alaska to become part of the United States. Alaska was the 49th state to become part of the United States and the largest state. More information about Alaska becoming part of the United States -
Being part of the United States too
On August 21, 1959, Hawaii became part of the United States. When Hawaii became part of the United States, President Dwight D. Eisenhower ordered to have the American flag have 50 stars. The new falg of the United States bacame offically the falg of the United States on July 4, 1960. More information about Hawaii -
Woolworth sit-in
On February 1, 1960, the Woolworth sit-in occurred. Four African American college students went to Woolworth to have lunch there. They asked the waitress to take their order, but the waitress denied to serve them. Days after days, more students came in to support their cause. More infomation about the Woolworth sit-in -
First Earth Day
On April 22, 1970, the first Earth Day celebration happened. The Earth Day was mainly focusing on the anti-war movement and putting environmental concerns in front of everything first. The idea of Earth Day was by Gaylord Nelson. More information about the first Earth Day -
Saftey, here I come
Sean Son went to Thailand for protection when the Khmer Rouge started to take over Cambodia. -
The Takoever Begins
The Khmer Rouge fully took control of Cambodia on April 17, 1975. About 85% of Cambodia were in the hands of the Khmer Rouge in the early 1973. The American Pilots dropped over half a million bombs onto Cambodia. More information about the Khmer Rouge Takeover -
Martin Luther King Day
Martin Luther King Day was signed into a federal holiday in 1983. The person who signed to make MLK Day was President Ronald Reagan. All of the 50 states saw it as a federal holiday was around 2000. More Information about MLK Day -
Welcome to America
Sean Son came to America, since she was sponsored by an American for the United States.
