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Start of World War II: September 1939-March 1940
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This World War II timeline highlights important dates from September 1939 to April 1940. Follow the events of World War II and the German invasion.
United States Enacts the Lend-Lease Bill: January 1941-June 1941
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This World War II timeline highlights important dates from January 1941 to June 1941. Follow the events of World War II and the German invasion.
World War II Timeline
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World War II was a conflict built from festering resentments after World War I. Learn about World War II and the Holocaust with timelines and images.
Aug. 15: Woodstock
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The Woodstock music festival happend on August 15, 16 and 17, 1969, just a month after the Apollo 11 moon landing. Read about the Woodstock festival.
P.T. Barnum Begins Career as Showman
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Most of us know P.T. Barnum because of the circus, but he was actually an important figure in American history. Learn how P.T. Barnum went from small-time entrepreneur to master showman and founder of the "Greatest Show on Earth."
How the Watergate Scandal Worked
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Watergate redefined the role of the media in American politics. Learn about the Watergate break-in and how Watergate changed the country.
Charles Lindbergh's Transatlantic Flight
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Charles Lindbergh made the first transatlantic flight, from New York to Paris. Learn more about Charles Lindbergh's flight and his plane, the Spirit of St. Louis.
First Transcontinental Railroad Completed
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The Transcontinental Railroad was a miracle of its time. Learn about the history of the Transcontinental Railroad and how the Transcontinental Railroad changed the country.
How did forensics experts create a modern profile of Jack the Ripper?
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Learn about the Jack the Ripper profile and what profilers and forensics experts think about Jack the Ripper's identity.
Ridiculous History: What's for Dinner? Meat Jell-O
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Aspics and gelatin salads used to be more common foods on Western menus, but they have largely vanished from the table. Could savory gelatin make a comeback?