Major Events in American History By EvaStringer Jul 4, 1776 Declaration of Independence The day that the United States became an independent country Jan 31, 1865 Abolition of Slavery The 13th Amendment prohibited slavery Jul 28, 1914 Beginning of WW1 Nov 1, 1955 Vietnam War Sep 11, 2001 9/11 Terrorist attack against the twin towers in NYC.
