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August 9th, 1945, the United States dropped two Atomic Bombs on the Japanese cities of Nagasaki and Hiroshima, leading to Japan's surrender, ending World War 2. Image:https://timboyce.com/august-14-1945-world-war-ii-ends/ -
Political and military conflicts between the United States and the Soviet Union, some of these aspects include nuclear arms races, proxy wars, and espionage, but never escalated into direct warfare between the two superpowers. source: John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
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A conflict between what is now North and South Korea, with the North being communist, supported by China and the Soviet Union. While the South is a capitalist nation backed by the United States and other United Nations countries. Ended in a ceasefire, not a treaty, and still has unresolved tension. Source: Eisenhower Presidential Library
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The ruling where the Supreme Court said that racial segregation is schools is unconstitutional. Congratulations letter to Thurgood Marshall the chief counsel for the NAACP Legal Defense of the Brown case from the director of The American Council of Human Rights. He will later be the first African American to serve on the Supreme Court.
https://www.history.com/articles/1950s
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A race to "control space" between the United States and the Soviet Union, starting with the launch of Sputnik in 1957 by the Soviet Union and peaking with the United States putting the first person on the moon on July 16, 1969, with Apollo 11 and Neil Armstrong being the first person to set foot on the moon. Source: NASA.gov
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The United States entered this war with the goal of trying to stop the spread of communism in Asia. Similar to the Korean War, North Vietnam was supported by China and the Soviet Union while the South was supported by the US. This was also the last draft the United States held because of the impacts it had on the American people, with a war we should have easily won but did not. Source: Mayhew, Chris. “How Vietnam Shaped Service with the Last Military Draft.” Disabled American Veterans
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While riding in a motorcade in Dallas, Texas, U.S. President John F. Kennedy was shot and killed. Lee Harvey Oswald was convicted of the murder, which shows that political violence is not a new thing. source: JFK Library -
Huey Newton and Bobby Seale created the Black Panther Party in order to combat police brutality against African Americans. source: National Museum of African American History -
American-born astronaut Neil Armstrong was the first person to set foot on the moon with the Apollo 11 mission. His famous line is "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Source: NASA -
An attack on our democracy when 5 men broke into the Democratic National Committee headquarters. This later forced President Nixon to resign because he and his team attempted to cover it up. Source: Nixon Library -
Roe v. Wade passed stating that States restrictive regulation on abortion is unconstitutional. It was overturned when Mississippi passed a law that violated Roe v. Wade and when that case was looked at by the Supreme Court, they upheld the states' rights over the females right to privacy. Opening the door for other states to create restrictive abortion laws.
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In the state of Washington, Mt. Saint Helens erupts in the deadliest and most destructive eruption on United States soil. The death toll was 57 and there were large amounts of destruction due to the ash plume, and landslide that occurred.
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Aids, a disease spread through fluid, was first discovered at this time. Sexually active people, drug users, and other groups were getting this mysterious, deadly disease with no cure at this point. This global health crisis led to great research in the medical field. source: The New York Historical -
First female to become a Supreme Court Justice. Nominated by Ronald Reagan. She was a moderate conservative on the court.
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The 4 white police officers that severely beat Rodney King stood trial and were acquitted of all crimes. Massive riots broke out with violence, looting and arson. More than 50 people killed, 2,300 injured, thousands arrested, and $1 billion in damages.
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World Wide Web launched into the public domain. This is the beginning of the internet being available to all.
https://www.npr.org/2023/04/30/1172276538/world-wide-web-internet-anniversary
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This will become the world's largest online retailer and will make Jeff Bezos one of the world's richest men.
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Al-Qaeda members hijacked plans and attached US buildings, the twin towers in New York, the pentagon and another plane in Pennsylvania. Around 3,000 were people killed in the attacks.
Newspaper: "U.S. Attacked," Potomac News and Manassas Journal Messenger (Manassas, Virginia) September 11, 2001. Courtesy of Potomac News and Manassas Journal Messenger. Serial and Government Publications Division (18)
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This war was triggered by the attach on US soil on September 11. The goal of the war was to topple the Taliban who ruled Afghanistan and provided sanctuary for Al-Queda the group responsible for the attach.
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1st African American to hold the office of President of the United States of America. He was 47 years old when he was elected. He will serve 2 terms.
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2nd Deadliest Mass Shooting of the time. This is a school shooting that took the life of 20 first graders, 6 school employees, Adam Lanza's mother and Adam Lanza. This is now in 2025 the 5th deadliest shooting.
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The Black Lives Matter Movement saw its rise with the acquittal of George Zimmerman after his shooting and killing of 17-year-old Trevon Martin. It will continue to grow with more deaths of men of color at the hands of police officers. Leading to more protests and riots.
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The Supreme Court Passes Obergefell v. Hodges and gives same sex couples the same legal rights as heterosexual couples under the law. Stating that same sex marriages could not be banned and that they were recognized nationwide.
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/June-26/obergefell-v-hodges-ruling-same-sex-marriage-legalized-nationwide
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Covid-19 first confirmed case in the United States.
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President Trump Supporters protested President Bidens win of the Election, Riot and Strom the capitol Building. 4 people died that day and in the following days 5 Law enforcement personal died. There were more than 465 arrests made.
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Kamal Harris is the first 1st Female, 1st Black American, and 1st Asian American vice president.
Info: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/January-20/kamala-harris-sworn-in-first-female-vice-president
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47 presidents elected since the founding of the United States of America. George Washington took oath of office in 1789 and still not one female has filled the role of president today.
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