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Massacre at sand creek
An attack on the native americans led by General S.R Curtis. Massacre killed over 400 natives. -
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US History: VHS Summer
this timeline shows special and important events that have occured in the time between 1877 to present (2010).
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Statue Of Liberty was dedicated
The Statue of Liberty was given to the United States of America by France as a gift. It resembled welcome to people all around the globe and gave our country the meaning of oppurtunity and freedom. -
U.S.S Maine sinks
U.S.S Maine was on of the american battleships. On this day it entered the Harbor of Havana and sunk -
Treaty of Versailles
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This treaty was signed on this date in order of peace. The treaty barred Germany to continuing having an army. It as well made Germany return the region of Alsace-Lorraine to France & for them to pay back war damages to the allies. -
the flappers
source: During this time this term was used to describe a lady who was embracing the new fashions and attitudes of their time. this idea made made women feel like they were equal to men. -
RCA Radio
source;this year the RCA Radio was created, it had two parts to it and together had created a crystal set radio. Radios in general were a way to advertise; many sellers benefited from the radio. -
Model T
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This vehicle, created by Henry Ford, revolutionized traveling for people. Automobiles became very much popular after this . -
Holocaust
source:On this date the Holocaust, led by Adolf Hitler, began. His plan was to exterminate all jews, gypsies, freemasons, Jehovah witnesses and practically who wasnt german. -
Social Securuty Act
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in !935 this act was signed by the president Roosevelt and was put into action. The act allowed citizens to receive money after age sixty five. (retirement) -
Pearl Harbor
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on this date Japan struck the base of Pearl Harbor. The japanese had killed 2,403 americans and injured 1,178. The japanese as well sunk down 21 ships and more 300 aircrafts were shot down. -
D-Day
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D-Day was the largest land-sea-air operation in army history. It was a massive attack on German soil led by Eisenhower. -
38th Parallel
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On this day North Korea crossed over the border between them and South Korea called the 38th parallel. This border emerged due to the different governments that arised from both sides. -
Rosa Park's Bus Boycott
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ON this day Rosa Parks went on a bus and sat in the front where the white people sat. Due to her choice of sitting she faced discrimination and punishment. She stood up for her race and for equality. -
"I Have A Dream Speech" by Dr.King
Dr.King gives out his famous speech, "I Have A Dream", on equality and segregation. In his speech he speaks of freedom for all people no matter what race or background the person comes from. -
Kennedy's Assassination
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On this day our President Kennedy was visiting Dallas and was suddenly shot in the head. Due to this tragic event Vice-President Johnson was to take place as president. -
malcom x
source:malcom x went in the opposite direction of Martin Luther King. He was for violence and gettin the white people back for what they had done. However on this day it all came down to an end. As he was leading a rally a group of black muslims shot him, bringing an end to the idea of "Black Power". -
President Reagan is shot
source:On this day our President Ronald Reagan was shot as well as other staff members that were with him. He was rushed to the hospital and recovered quickly & well. -
Operation Desert Storm
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On this day President Bush launched this attack on Iraq in order to liberate Kuwait from Iraq control. It followed with many other attacks after that day. -
Columbine
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Two students at Columbine High School in Colorado shot twelve students, a teacher and left twenty-three other studens wounded. After the shooting they shot themselves. This event made Americans more aware of crime and gun violence. -
septemeber 11
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On this day there occured four terroist attacks. Two planes attacked the world trade center, one hit the pentagon and another attempted to attack the white house.
