Author: Morgan O’Brien

  • Richard Bong

    Richard Bong

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    Morgan O’Brien

    Richard Bong was a WWII pilot.

  • Nixon Resigns

    Nixon Resigns

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    Morgan O’Brien

    August 8, 1974, Richard Nixon announced his resignation from office.

  • Torches of Freedom

    Torches of Freedom

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    Morgan O’Brien

    Torches of Freedom was a business campaign designed to entice women to buy cigarettes.

  • Petit and the Twin Towers

    Petit and the Twin Towers

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    Morgan O’Brien

    August 7, 1974, Philippe Petit’s did his high wire act between the twin towers

  • Voting Rights Act

    Voting Rights Act

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    Morgan O’Brien

    August 6, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act.

  • Personal Income Tax

    Personal Income Tax

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    Morgan O’Brien

    August 5, 1862, President Lincoln signed into law the first personal income tax in US history.

  • Columbus Sets Sail

    Columbus Sets Sail

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    Morgan O’Brien

    August 3, 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail from Spain.

  • Marbury v. Madison

    Marbury v. Madison

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    Morgan O’Brien

    Marbury vs Madison, the Case of Judicial Review.

  • Torpedo Boat Sinks (JFK)

    Torpedo Boat Sinks (JFK)

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    Morgan O’Brien

    August 2, 1943, a Japanese destroyer sank a U.S. Navy torpedo boat during WWII.

  • George and Martha

    George and Martha

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    Morgan O’Brien

    Martha and George, a colonial power couple.