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Jan 1, 1514
Hernando de Soto
Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto arrives in Arkansas. -
Louisiana Purchase
With the Louisiana Purchase Arkansas becomes part of the USA -
Arkansas becomes a state
On June 15th 1836 Arkansas became a state. -
Arkansas seceeds from USA
During the civil war Arkansas broke away from the Union -
Arkansas is readmitted
Arkansas rejoins the Union -
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First woman elected to US senate
Hatties Wyatt Caraway serves as US senator -
Flood hits Arkansas
In April 1927 more than 750,000 Arkansans lose homes because of the Great Mississippi Flood -
Wal-Mart is founded
Wal-Mart is founded by Sam Watson on July 2nd 1962. -
Bill Clinton is elected
Bill Clinton from Hope,Arkansas is elected
