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The Declaration of Independence
This is when the Declaration of Independence was written. It is a document written by Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Robert Livingston, Roger Sherman, and Thomas Jefferson declaring United States Independence. -
The Louisiana Purchase
President Thomas Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory for $15 million. This gave the United States of America ownership of the New Orleans waterway trade. -
The Trail of Tears
The Trail of Tears was the period of time when, as part of Andrew Jackson's Indian removal policy, the Cherokee nation was forced to give up its lands east of the Mississippi River and to move to an area in present-day Oklahoma. The Cherokee people called the journey the "Trail of Tears," because of its horrendous effects. -
The California Gold Rush
The California Gold Rush was caused by the finding of gold by James W. Marshall at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California. People came from Europe, Mexico, and China to mine there in hopes of striking it rich. -
The Attack on Fort Sumter
On this day, the Union and Confederate armies battled at Fort Sumter. It was a turning point in the Civil War. -
The Invention of Peanut Butter
This is when George Washington Carver made more than 300 uses for peanuts. It is still being decided for whom to give the title of inventor of peanut butter. -
First Flight
The Wright Brother flew for the first time. The brother's first names were Wilbur and Orville. -
The Supreme Case: Brown v The Board of Education
When the Supreme Court finally decided to end segregation in public schools. All though this was not the only case to end segregation in schools it is considered the most influential. -
USDF's First Meeting
This is was when USDF had there first meeting. USDF stands for United States Dressage Federation. -
The Death of Elvis
Elvis Presley died on this day. He died from a heart attack. -
Wedding of Bob and Joyce Sauder
My parents got married on this day. They got married in Lebanon. -
9/11
This is when terrorists flew into the World Trade Center twin towers. 2,996 people were killed and more than 6,000 other people were injured. -
Birthday
This is my birthday. -
Brownie's Birthday
This is when my pet Beagle, Brownie, was born. He was born in a litter of 5 other puppies.
