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A Decade in History: Important Events of the 1970s

As the 1960s drew to a close and the world had just seen the first man take his steps on the moon, a new tumultuous...
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Vietnam War Protest, Washington DC, 1971: Through The Papers

On April 24 1971, around 175,000 people protested in Washington D.C. against the raging Vietnam War. The American government had been involved in the war...
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The Roaring Twenties in America

100 years ago this year, the United States entered an extremely prosperous decade, with a booming economy, new technology, and great social change for many...
1960 Civil Rights Act Signed

The Civil Rights Act of 1960

The rights of all American citizens are outlined within the constitution, including what is known as the Civil War Amendments. These 13th, 14th and 15th...
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Lady Astor: The First Woman in Parliament

100 years ago this November, Nancy Astor was elected to Parliament, becoming Britain’s first female MP. This post will look at the life of Nancy...
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Suffragette Martyr: The Death of Emily Davison

Emily Wilding Davison was born in South East London in 1872. She was a high-achiever, and completed a Bachelor of Arts in literature from Royal...
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The Franz Ferdinand Assassination: A Catalyst for World War One

The murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austrian throne, is a major historical event that shocked the world. The Franz Ferdinand assassination took...