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Library of Congress founded
The Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution and serves as the research arm of Congress. -
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1800-1945
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Battle of Tippeccanoe in Indian Territory
Native Americans defeated. -
Jackson introduces spoils system
The Spoil system is also known as a patronage system. -
Dred Scott Decision
The Supreme Court's decision was written by Chief Justice Roger B. Taney. -
Ghost Dance
The ghost dance was a religious movement which was incorporated into numerous Native American belief systems. -
President Mckinley shot by anarchist.
McKinley initially appeared to be recovering from his wounds, but took a turn for the worse on September 12, six days after the shooting. -
Selective Service Act creates draft
The Selctive Service Act is the first act mandating American military service since the Civil War. -
19th Amendment gives women the right to vote.
Beginning in the mid-19th century, several generations of woman suffrage supporters lectured, wrote, marched, lobbied, and practiced civil disobedience to achieve what many Americans considered a radical change of the Constitution. -
Roosevelt begins "New Deal"
The New Deal was a series of economic programs implemented in the United States between 1933 and 1936. -
Japan Surpise Attack on Pearl Harbor
The base was attacked by 353 Japanese fighters, bombers and torpedo planes in two waves, launched from six aircraft carriers. -
United States Bombs Japan
The US waited 2 years after the attack to bomb
