Medicare and Medicaid Begins
July 30, 1965, LBJ signed two landmark pieces of legislation into law: Medicare and Medicaid.
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Executive Order 9981
July 26, 1949, President Harry S. Truman signed Executive Order 9981
Grant Named General of the Army of the United States
July 25, 1866, Ulysses S Grant was named General of the Army of the United States.
26th Amendment Ratified
July 5, 1971, the 26th Amendment was officially ratified in the United States.
Civil Rights Act Signed
July 2, 1964, the Civil Rights Act was signed into law.
Juneteenth
June 19, 1865, slavery in America is officially ended.
Watergate Break-in
June 17, 1972, a group of men were caught breaking into the Watergate Hotel.
Polk Asks For Declaration of War
May 11, 1846, President James K. Polk asked Congress to declare war on Mexico.
Victoria Woodhull Nominated President
May 10, 1872, Victoria Woodhull made history by becoming the first woman nominated for president.
Lincoln Shot
April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was shot and fatally wounded at Ford's Theatre.