Winston Churchill’s speech at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, on March 5, 1946, stands as one of the most significant addresses of the early Cold War. In this speech—formally titled The Sinews of Peace but better known for coining the phrase “Iron Curtain”—Churchill articulated…
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The Wars of the Roses erupted in England during the mid-fifteenth century as a dynastic struggle between the rival houses of Lancaster and York. The conflict stemmed from competing claims to the throne, aristocratic factionalism, and the instability of King Henry VI’s reign. Henry,…
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The events of March 3, 1991, became a defining moment in American history, exposing the entrenched issues of police brutality and racial injustice. That night, an amateur video captured the violent beating of Rodney King by Los Angeles police officers—an incident that ignited widespread…
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In 1807, Congress passed a law banning the international slave trade to the United States, set to take effect at the start of 1808, as permitted by the Constitution. The debate over this legislation was influenced by economic interests, national security concerns, and fears…
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On March 1, 1845, President John Tyler signed a congressional joint resolution approving the annexation of the Republic of Texas into the United States—an event that profoundly shaped the nation’s territorial growth and foreign policy. The decision marked the culmination of nearly a decade…
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On February 28, 1983, television history was made when M*A*S*H aired its final episode, Goodbye, Farewell and Amen. For over a decade, the series had captivated audiences with its unique blend of comedy and drama set against the backdrop of the Korean War. The…
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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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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 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 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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