Hydrogen Bomb Announcement
January 7th, 1953, President Truman announces the hydrogen bomb.
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Category American History
Four Freedoms Speech
January 6, 1941, FDR delivers his four freedoms speech.
Ford Wages
January 5, 1914, Henry Ford raised his workers' wages from $2.50 to $5 daily.
Ellis Island Opens
January 1st, 1892, Ellis Island opens.
Ellis Island Closed
November 12, 1954, Ellis Island closed its doors.
Charles Stokes Becomes Mayor
November 7, 1967, Charles Stokes made history by becoming the first African American mayor of a major city
Lincoln Elected
November 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected the sixteenth President.
Lincoln Marries Mary
November 4, 1842, Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd were married.
Chicago Cubs Win
November 2, 2016, the Chicago Cubs won the World Series.
Attempted Truman Assassination
November 1, 1950, a group of armed men attempted to assassinate Harry S. Truman.