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The Gilded Age
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The Start of the Panama Canal
Construction was started on the Panama Canal to help ease of travel. However, it was halted in 1893, and would be revised be Theodore Roosevelt. -
Invention of the Lightbulb
Thomas Edison began serious research and obtained the patent for the incandescent lamp. -
Grover Cleveland's First Presidency
Grover Cleveland is elected into office, and server for four years. -
Grover Cleveland's Second Presidency
Grover Cleveland served another four years, ending his presidency in 1897. This presidency makes Cleveland the only President to serve two non-consecutive terms in office.