Tag: government

  • Polk Asks For Declaration of War

    Polk Asks For Declaration of War

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    Morgan O’Brien

    May 11, 1846, President James K. Polk asked Congress to declare war on Mexico.

  • Victoria Woodhull Nominated President

    Victoria Woodhull Nominated President

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    Morgan O’Brien

    May 10, 1872, Victoria Woodhull made history by becoming the first woman nominated for president.

  • 27th Amendment Ratified

    27th Amendment Ratified

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    Morgan O’Brien

    May 7, 1992, the 27th Amendment was ratified.

  • Kent State University Shooting

    Kent State University Shooting

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    Morgan O’Brien

    May 4, 1970, Kent State University shooting.

  • Margaret Thatcher Become PM

    Margaret Thatcher Become PM

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    Morgan O’Brien

    May 3, 1979, Margaret Thatcher was elected the first female Prime Minister of the UK.

  • Elizabeth II Coronation

    Elizabeth II Coronation

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    Morgan O’Brien

    May 2, 1953, Queen Elizabeth’s coronation took place.

  • Mussolini Executed

    Mussolini Executed

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    Morgan O’Brien

    April 28, 1945, Italian dictator Benito Mussolini was executed.

  • Lincoln Shot

    Lincoln Shot

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    Morgan O’Brien

    April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was shot and fatally wounded at Ford’s Theatre.

  • Marian Anderson Performance

    Marian Anderson Performance

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    Morgan O’Brien

    April 9, 1934, Marian Anderson performed in front of the Lincoln Memorial.

  • Teapot Dome Scandal

    Teapot Dome Scandal

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    Morgan O’Brien

    April 7, 1922, the Teapot Dome Scandal began to unfold.