-
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The battles that homed the famous 'Shot heard round' the world'. -
The Winter at Valley Forge
One of the harshest winters in US History for the army. Shortages of clothing, food, and disease was everywhere. -
Benedict Arnold turns traitor
He turns his back on America for Britan by meeting with a secret British official. (BOOOO) -
The Battle of Cowpens
A battle during the American Revolutionary War in Cowpens, Cherokee County. This battle was critical for overall victory in the war. -
The USS Constitution defeats the HMS Guerriere
This battle was fought in the Atlantic Ocean. 400 miles southeast of Halifax. -
The Battle of Baltimore
A sea and land battle fought between British and American troops in the War of 1812. -
The Battle of New Orleans
This battle marked the state's political incorporation into the Union -
The Election of Andrew Jackson
President Andrew Jackson officially became President. -
The Battle of the Alamo
A war in the Texan revolution, following a 13 day siege. -
Mexico loses California, New Mexico, and Arizona
A treaty was signed that gave us California, New Mexico, and Arizona. -
Abraham Lincoln Elected President
He was elected president on this day. -
South Carolina secedes from the United States
The Southern Legislature didn't like the new President. So they removed themselves. -
The First Battle of Bull Run
The first major battle of the American Civil War. -
The Battle of Gettysburg
This battle involved the largest number of casualties of the entire civil war. It's often shown as the war's turning point. -
The Treaty at Appomattox Courthouse
This was made to discuss the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia. This would end the Civil War. -
The sinking of the USS Maine
An explosion of an unknown origin sunk the ship on this date, killing 266 of 354 crew members -
Battle of the Philippines (Spanish American War, not World War II)
The final U.S. victory of the Spanish-American war. -
The Adoption of the Star Spangled Banner as the National Anthem
Francis Scott Key authored this song on 09/14/1814. It was adopted as the Anthem of the United States on this date. (RAHHH AMERICA FREEDOM 🇺🇸🦅‼)