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First Aircraft
The Wright brothers created the first airplane that was successful in Kitty Hawk North Carolina. This was a big event for America because it made transportation so much more efficient. -
US enters WW1
The US declared war against Germany entering themselves in the first world war. -
Women can vote!
The 19th amendment was passed in 1919 which gave women the right to vote. -
Star Spangled Banner
The Star Spangled Banner was adopted into the US as the national anthem. -
US is nuetral
The US declares itself as neutral in WWII. -
Alaska
Alaska is recognized as a state in the US. -
Civil Rights Act
The Civil Rights Act was passed by President Johnson. This was a step toward equal rights. -
MLK Day
Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated during a speech. -
Persian Gulf War
The US leads an international war to lead Iraq out of Kuwait. -
Oklahoma
There was a bombing of an Oklahoma federal office that killed 198 people.