Category: American History
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First Blood Bank in USA
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March 15, 1937. The first blood bank opened in the United States of America.
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A Rasin in the Sun Published
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March 11, 1959, A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry was published and premiered on Broadway.
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Ray Pleds Fuilty to Assassinating King
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March 10, 1969, James Earl Ray pled guilty to assassinating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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First American Call for Abolition of Slavery
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March 8, 1775, the first pamphlet in America to call for the abolition of slavery was published.
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Dred Scott Decision
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March 6, 1857, the Dred Scott decision was handed down by the United States Supreme Court.
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First Female Cabinet Member
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March 4, 1933, Frances Perkins became the first female cabinet member.
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Star Spangled Banner Adopted
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March 3, 1931, the Star Spangled Banner was adopted as the national anthem of America.