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Alexander Graham Bell Invents the Telephone
In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone, which allowed multiple tonal messages to be sent over a wire. This led to a communication revolution. -
Rutherford B, Hayes Elected as 19th President of the US
Rutherford B. Hayes served as the 19th President of the United States for one term from 1977 to 1881. He oversaw the end of Reconstruction and tried to reconcile divisions lingering from the Civil War. -
Thomas Edison Invents a Functioning Light Bulb
Edison invented a functioning light bulb by using carbonized cotton and carbonized bamboo for a filter. -
James Garfield Elected as 20th President of the US
James Garfield was elected the 20th president of the United States in 1881, but only served for 200 days as he was assassinated. -
President James Garfield Dies After Assassination Attempt
On July 2, 1881, President James Garfield was shot by Charles Guiteau while at a Washington railroad station. He spent weeks recovering, but eventually died on September 19, 1881. -
Chester A. Arthur is Elected 21st President of the US
Chester A. Arthur was elected the 21st president of the United States and served one term from 1881 to 1885. -
Grover Cleveland Elected 22nd President of the US
Grover Cleveland was elected the 22nd president of the United States and served from 1885 to 1889. He was the first Democrat to hold office after the Civil War. -
Statue of Liberty Dedicated
The Statue of Liberty began construction in 1875 and finished in 1886. It was then opened to the public on October 10, 1886. -
Benjamin Harrison Elected 23rd President of the US
Benjamin Harrison was elected the 23rd president of the United States in 1889 and served until 1893 for one term. -
Grover Cleveland Reelected as US President
Grover Cleveland was re-elected as president and became the 24th. He served one term from 1893 to 1897. -
William McKinley Elected as 25th President of the US
William McKinley was elected the 25th President of the United States on March 4, 1897, and served until his assassination on September 14, 1901. He led the US to victory in the Spanish-American War and raised protective tariffs to boost American industry. -
Hawaii is Annexed
Hawaii was annexed to the United States on August 12, 1898.