On February 27, 1991, President George H. W. Bush formally announced the liberation of Kuwait, marking the conclusion of the Gulf War. His statement signified the success of Operation Desert Storm, a U.S.-led military campaign launched in response to Iraq’s invasion and annexation of…
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Abraham Lincoln’s Cooper Union address, delivered on February 27, 1860, in New York City, stands as one of the most legendary speeches ever given by an American politician. At the time, the United States was deeply divided over the issue of slavery, and the…
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On February 26, 1935, Adolf Hitler made an ominous declaration: Germany would formally reconstitute the Luftwaffe. This was not merely an administrative decision—it was a brazen act of defiance against the Treaty of Versailles, a calculated move that signaled to the world that Germany…
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On February 26, 1815, Napoleon escaped from Elba with a small group of loyal followers, landing on the French coast. His charisma and reputation quickly rallied support from both civilians and military units. As he marched towards Paris, his comeback became known as the…
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On February 25, 1870, Hiram Rhodes Revels of Mississippi made history by becoming the first African American to serve in the United States Senate. This moment was not just symbolic—it was a groundbreaking achievement that reflected the fragile but significant progress of Reconstruction, a…
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On February 25, 1836, at the age of 22, Samuel Colt received a U.S. patent that would change American history—the Colt revolver. Unlike traditional firearms of the time, Colt’s design featured a rotating cylinder that could hold multiple rounds of ammunition. This innovative design…
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On February 24, 1868, Andrew Johnson, the 17th President of the United States, became the first president ever impeached by the House of Representatives, marking a pivotal moment in American political history. This event was not just the result of partisan rivalry; it emerged…
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On February 24, 1803, the Supreme Court established its power, shaping the country’s constitutional framework and establishing the principle of judicial review. Marbury v Madison centered around a dispute involving William Marbury, one of the “midnight judges” appointed by outgoing President John Adams in the final…
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During World War II, the Battle of Iwo Jima became one of the most intense and strategically significant confrontations in the Pacific Theater. Located roughly 750 miles from Japan’s mainland, this small volcanic island was of great importance to the United States. Its airfields…
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On February 23, 1455, the world of reading, and religion, changed forever when Johannes Gutenberg printed his first book–the Bible. This seminal work marked the advent of movable-type printing in Europe, revolutionizing the dissemination of knowledge and laying the foundation for the modern book…
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