On September 9, 1850, President Millard Fillmore staved off a potential civil war and stopped the spread of slavery in the United States by signing the Compromise of 1850. The compromise consisted of several legislative measures that were designed to balance the interests of…
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On September 8, 1921, an American teenager received her crown for the first time at the Miss America pageant in Atlantic City, New Jersey, marking the beginning of a cultural phenomenon that would become a cornerstone of American beauty and talent competitions. The pageant…
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The Pro Football Hall of Fame, located in Canton, Ohio, is a monumental tribute to the heroes of professional football. Since opening its doors on September 7, 1963, it has celebrated the game’s greatest players, coaches, and contributors, ensuring their legacies endure for generations.…
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On September 6, 1901, President William McKinley attended the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York, a grand event showcasing the progress and technological advancements of the era. As part of his visit, McKinley was scheduled to meet the public in the Temple of Music,…
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On September 6, 1620, one of the most famous ships ever carried 40 “Saints” ready to start a new life of freedom in the New World of America. Departing from Plymouth, England, the Mayflower, along with its leaky companion The Speedwell, set sail for America. The Mayflower was a…
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On September 5, 1774, Americans took one step closer toward independence with the meeting of the First Continental Congress. As tensions with Great Britain escalated, the colonies recognized the necessity of a unified response to the increasingly oppressive British policies, which many colonists believed…
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On September 4, 1957, nine students tried to attend their new school for the first time and participated in one of the significant events of the Civil Rights Movement. Governor Orval Faubus ordered the Arkansas National Guard to surround Central High School in Little…
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On September 3, 1777, during the American Revolutionary War, a seemingly minor skirmish took place near Newark, Delaware, known as the Battle of Cooch’s Bridge. Although small in scale, this engagement carries significant historical weight as it is widely recognized as the first time…
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On September 2, 1901 one of the most famous foreign policy sayings in American history came out of the mouth of one of the nation’s legendary leaders. Just two weeks before ascending to the presidency, Roosevelt outlined a distinctive foreign policy approach that would…
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On August 31, 1538, Pope Paul III issued the papal bull Eius qui immobilis, formally excommunicating King Henry VIII of England. This act marked a critical juncture in the escalating conflict between the English monarchy and the Roman Catholic Church, signifying the profound and…
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