Historical Figures

George Washington

Jun 9, 1775

George Washington became the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army.

George Washington

Feb 4, 1789

George Washington becomes the first president of the United States

Abraham Lincoln

Nov 6, 1860

Abraham Lincoln became the 16th president.

Abraham Lincoln

Apr 16, 1862

Abraham Lincoln signs the Emancipation Proclamation and frees slaves.

Abraham Lincoln

Nov 19, 1863

Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address.

Susan B. Anthony

May 15, 1869

Susan B. Anthony founded the National Woman Suffrage Association.

Rosa Parks

Dec 1, 1955

Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on the bus.

Martin Luther King Jr.

Aug 28, 1963

Martin Luther King Jr. helped lead the March on Washington and delivered his famous, "I Have A Dream" speech.

Martin Luther King Jr.

Dec 10, 1964

Martin Luther King Jr. was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Susan B. Anthony

Jul 2, 1979

Susan B. Anthony Dollar Coin is released.