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Declaration Of Independence
In 1776, the Declaration of Indepence was signed declaring freedom from England and King George. This was the beginning of our country. -
California Gold Rush
Gold was discovered in California which started gold fever. People came from all over to try to find gold and to make them rich. Most people did not come back with more than they brought with them. It was important because it brought people to California which helped shaped it as a state. -
Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln was the president during the Civil War. He tried to mend the country after the war ended. His assassin killed one of the most important presidents in American history. -
World War 1
The first world war was called "the war to end all wars" because it was the biggest up to that time. It ended on November 11, 1918. We honor this day with a holiday every year. Now we call it Veterans' Day. -
The Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Japan bombled Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7, 1941. Because of this the United States entered World War II. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
During the Cold War Russia had missles off the coast of Cuba aimed at the United States. President Kennedy told the Russian governent to remove them. This problem almost caused world war 3. -
Woodstock
This was the peak of the hippy age. Thirty-two bands appeared near Woodstock, New York. This was an important moment in music history. -
1st man landed on the moon
Neil Armstrong was the first man to land on the moon. It put the United States first in the space race. -
Kyle's Birthday
YEA MY B DAY. The day i was bork the day after terky day. -
9/11
Terrorists hijacked four planes. Two of them hit the World Trade Center, one hit the Pentagon, and one crashed into a field. This was the first time terrorists hit targets in the United States.
