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Overview of World War II
This overview follows World War II from America's initial isolationism to its stunning end.
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Founding Fathers
Who were the top 10 founding fathers of the United States of America? This list highlights these ten individuals who helped form the Constitution and set precedents that are still followed today.
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Declaration of Independence is Accepted
Friday July 4, 2008
On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress accepted the Declaration of Independence written by Thomas Jefferson. The declaration came about as a result of the War of Independence. Later, the document was sent to King George III to show the formal severing of colonial links with Britain. Happy Independence Day!
President Garfield Shot
Wednesday July 2, 2008
On July 2, 1881, President James Garfield was shot two times while waiting for a train at a train station. His assassin, Charles Guiteau, a lawyer whose application to be the U. S. ambassador to France was denied, was captured immediately after the shooting.
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