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Death of Jim Morrison — Research Starter
Jim Morrison, born on December 8, 1943, in Melbourne, Florida, was the iconic frontman of the rock band The Doors. His troubled upbringing, marked by a formative experience witnessing a tragic…
Death of Harriet Tubman — Research Starter
Harriet Tubman, renowned as an abolitionist and a key figure in the Underground Railroad, passed away on March 10, 1913, in Auburn, New York, likely at the age of around 90. Born into slavery in…
Daniel Boone Reaches Kentucky — Research Starter
Daniel Boone, an iconic figure in American history, is best known for his exploration of Kentucky, beginning on June 7, 1769, when he reportedly first viewed the lush, uncharted territory. His…
Custer's Last Stand — Research Starter
Custer's Last Stand, a pivotal event in American history, refers to the Battle of the Little Bighorn, fought on June 25 and 26, 1876. This confrontation involved General George Armstrong Custer and…
Creation of the Department of Homeland Security — Research Starter
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was established on November 25, 2002, through the Homeland Security Act, primarily in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. This formation…
Convention of 1818 Signed — Research Starter
The Convention of 1818 was a significant agreement signed on October 20, 1818, by representatives of the United States and Great Britain in London. This convention primarily addressed territorial…
Continental Congress Resolves to Put Colonies in State of Defense — Research Starter
The Continental Congress's decision to put the American colonies in a state of defense emerged from escalating tensions with Great Britain, particularly following the violent clashes at Lexington and…
Continental Congress Establishes the Continental Army — Research Starter
The establishment of the Continental Army by the Second Continental Congress marked a pivotal moment in the early stages of the American Revolutionary War. Occurring in June 1775, this decision arose…
Connecticut Ratifies the Constitution — Research Starter
On January 9, 1788, Connecticut ratified the United States Constitution, becoming the fifth state to do so with a decisive vote of 128 to 40 during a convention in Hartford. The state was represented…
Congress Proclaims Cessation of American Revolution Hostilities — Research Starter
The proclamation declaring the cessation of hostilities in the American Revolution marks a significant moment in the transition from war to peace between the United States and Great Britain. Although…