20. The Thirteenth Amendment
In 1865, the Thirteenth Amendment was passed by the US Congress on its way to being ratified by the states…
19. German Coast Slave Revolt
In 1811, about 200 slaves began a revolt in modern-day Louisiana, this event has been remembered as the German Coast Slave Revolt…
18. The Tet Offensive
In 1968, the world seemed shocked when the North Vietnamese Army attempted to escalate the war in South Vietnam…
17. Senator Charles Curtis
In 1907, Charles Curtis was elected Senator of Kansas. He would later go on to serve as US Vice President under President Herbert Hoover…
16. “We Are the World”
In 1985, the song “We Are the World” was released by USA for Africa. It was intended to raise awareness and funds for famine relief efforts in Africa…
15. The Noble Train of Artillery
In 1775, Henry Knox arranged for the Knox Expedition to ship captured British guns to help wage war against the British in Boston.
14. Amazing Audie Murphy
In 1945, Audie Murphy showed his courage in warfare, years later he would show his skill at acting…
13. Transcontinental US Telephone Service
In 1915, Alexander Graham Bell successfully connected a call between New York City and San Francisco…
12. Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell
In 1849, Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell became the first female medical doctor to earn her degree in the United States…
11. The Sunshine Showdown
In 1973, “Big” George Foreman looked to use his tremendous power punches to outslug Smokin’ Joe Frazier…