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March: Women's History Month; March: Irish-American Heritage Month [35] April: Arab American Heritage Month [36] April: Cancer Control Month [37] April: National Donate Life Month; April: National Child Abuse Prevention Month; April: National Sexual Assault Awareness Month; April: National Financial Literacy Month; May: Older Americans Month ...
2020s in United States history is a narrative summary of major historical events and issues in the United States from January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2029. The first part is divided chronologically by Congressional sessions and the second part highlights major issues that span several years or even the entire decade.
The following is a list of notable month-long observances, recurrent months that are used by various governments, groups and organizations to raise awareness of an issue, commemorate a group or event, or celebrate something.
Obama became the first Black president in American history after winning the 2008 election race against John McCain. While in office, he earned a Nobel Peace Prize, worked to limit climate change ...
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History names a theme for Black History Month each year. “African Americans have resisted historic and ongoing oppression, in all forms ...
10 Days That Unexpectedly Changed America is a ten-hour, ten-part television miniseries that aired on the History Channel from April 9 through April 14, 2006. The material was later adapted and published as a book by the same title. [1] [2]
It is the deadliest American battle since the Vietnam War, killing 95 troops. November 18: Massachusetts becomes the first U.S. state to legalize same-sex marriage. December 8: Union of South American Nations formed. December 26: Boxing Day Tsunami occurs in the Indian Ocean, leading to the deaths of 230,000.
Exactly 141 years ago at high noon, time changed forever in America. In Boston, time moved forward 16 minutes. In Baltimore 6. New Yorkers lost about 4 minutes.