Category: American History
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Thurgood Marshall Nominated
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June 13, 1967, Thurgood Marshall became the first African American nominated to the Supreme Court.
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Loving v. Virginia
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June 12, 1967, Loving v Virginia struck down a state law that banned intermarriage.
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Supreme Court Justice Fortas Resigns
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May 15, 1964, Supreme Court Justice Abe Fortas resigned under threat of impeachment.
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Lewis and Clark Expedition Starts
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May 14, 1804, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark left for their expedition to the west.
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Polk Asks For Declaration of War
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May 11, 1846, President James K. Polk asked Congress to declare war on Mexico.
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Victoria Woodhull Nominated President
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May 10, 1872, Victoria Woodhull made history by becoming the first woman nominated for president.
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