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U.S. History Review Timeline

By Amandalapp
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    U.S. History Review Timeline

    A timeline of major events between 1865 & today. (The American Dream, Social & Political Movements, War & Pace, and Populaion Shifts.)
  • The Civil War Ends

    The Civil War Ends

    The American Civil War ends with the surrender of the Confederate States, beginning the Reconstruction era of U.S. history.
  • Evacuation of Last Americans in Vietnam

    Evacuation of Last Americans in Vietnam

  • The Saue of Liberty Arrives in New York Harbour

    The Saue of Liberty Arrives in New York Harbour

  • The gold reserve of the U.S. Treasury is saved

    The gold reserve of the U.S. Treasury is saved

    The gold reserve of the U.S. Treasury is saved when J. P. Morgan and the Rothschilds loan $65 million worth of gold to the United States government.
  • First Aeoplane flight lasting over half an hour

    First Aeoplane flight lasting over half an hour

    The Wright Brothers' third aeroplane (Wright Flyer III) stays in the air for 39 minutes with Wilbur piloting. This is the first aeroplane flight lasting over half an hour.
  • The Rocky Mountain National Park is established by an act of the U.S. Congress.

    The Rocky Mountain National Park is established by an act of the U.S. Congress.

  • Calvin Coolidge becomes the first President of the United States to have his inauguration broadcast on radio.

    Calvin Coolidge becomes the first President of the United States to have his inauguration broadcast on radio.

  • Amelia Earhart becomes the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to California.

    Amelia Earhart becomes the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to California.

  • The United States drops an atomic bomb

    The United States drops an atomic bomb

    WW II: Atomic bombing of Hiroshima: The United States drops an atomic bomb (nicknamed "Little Boy") on Hiroshima, Japan, at 8:15 a.m. (local time).
  • Rosa Parks is arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a bus to a white person, and the national civil rights movement begins.

    Rosa Parks is arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a bus to a white person, and the national civil rights movement begins.

    Rosa Parks is arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a bus to a white person, and the national civil rights movement begins.
  • United States Marines arrive in South Vietnam

    United States Marines arrive in South Vietnam

    Vietnam War: Some 3,500 United States Marines arrive in South Vietnam, becoming the first American combat troops in Vietnam.
  • Fire breaks out in the World Trade Center.

    Fire breaks out in the World Trade Center.

  • U.S. President Ronald Reagan is privately sworn in for a second term in office (publicly sworn in, January 21).

    U.S. President Ronald Reagan is privately sworn in for a second term in office (publicly sworn in, January 21).

  • The U.S. House of Representatives passes the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 1995, outlawing intact dilation and extraction abortions. President Bill Clinton vetoes the bill in 1996.

    The U.S. House of Representatives passes the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 1995, outlawing intact dilation and extraction abortions. President Bill Clinton vetoes the bill in 1996.

    The U.S. House of Representatives passes the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 1995, outlawing intact dilation and extraction abortions. President Bill Clinton vetoes the bill in 1996.
  • George W. Bush is sworn in for his second term as President.

    George W. Bush is sworn in for his second term as President.

  • Osama Bin Laden got murdered by The united States Forces.

    Osama Bin Laden got murdered by The united States Forces.