On November 3, 1783, the American Continental Army was formally disbanded, marking a defining moment in U.S. history. This decision followed the signing of the Treaty of Paris in September 1783, which officially ended the American Revolutionary War. After nearly eight years of struggle…
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After the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, we said we would never forget. Over a decade later, the physical embodiment of that commitment began rising from the ashes, glistening in the New York City skyline and telling the world that the United States…
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“This is KDKA of the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We shall now broadcast the election returns. We are receiving these returns through the cooperation and by special arrangement with the Pittsburgh Post and Sun. We’d appreciate it if anyone…
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On November 1, 1800, President John Adams became the first leader of the young United States to reside in what would later be known as the White House, marking a pivotal moment in American history. Although still unfinished, the stately Executive Mansion represented the…
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On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther, a young theology professor, took a daring step that would ignite the Protestant Reformation, reshaping both Christianity and European society. Luther, an Augustinian monk and scholar at the University of Wittenberg in Saxony, was increasingly troubled by certain…
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On October 30, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt approved $1 billion in Lend-Lease aid to Allied nations, marking a pivotal point in the United States’ role in World War II. This decision expanded the scope of the Lend-Lease Act, passed by Congress in March…
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The Suez Crisis, also known as the Second Arab-Israeli War or the Tripartite Aggression, began on October 29, 1956, when Israeli forces invaded Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, sparking a global diplomatic and military confrontation with implications that rippled throughout the Middle East and beyond. The…
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On October 29, 1863, eighteen official delegates from national governments helped make a world caught in war a slightly better place. Meeting in Geneva, the gathering formed the International Red Cross. During the conference, it was decided that a red cross on a white…
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On October 28, 1922, a pivotal moment in European history occurred when the Italian Fascists, led by Benito Mussolini, marched on Rome and effectively took control of the Italian government. Known as the “March on Rome,” this event marked the rise of Fascism in…
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On October 27, 1964, Ronald Reagan delivered a speech on behalf of the Republican presidential candidate, Barry Goldwater, that would not only capture the attention of the American public but also launch Reagan’s own political career. The speech, titled “A Time for Choosing,” came…
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