These brave pilots flew in old WWI biplanes, open to the elements, year-round. Their mission was to push America into the next phase of technology with coast-to-coast flights. This later became the first passenger flight across America, which gave us the airlines we have today. At the ti...
How Americans Elect Presidents, VPs and Senators Changed The Constitution stated that the runner-up in the presidential election would become the vice president—a system that nearly sparked a constitutional crisis in 1800, when Thomas Jefferson and his running mate, Aaron Burr, received the same ...
48K World War I changed society in Europe and the US, bringing about waves of nationalism and isolationism. Learn about the home front during WWI, explore how the war impacted Europe and the US, and discover the war's long-term effects on both regions. Related...
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The MGM Grand Fire And How It Changed Las Vegas Forever Rachel Souerbry Updated June 8, 201847.4K views12 items On November 21, 1980, the MGM Grand fire claimed the lives of 85 people and sent 650 more to the hospital. The tragedy shook Las Vegas to its core and destroyed ...
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A committee created by Woodrow Wilson to promote U.S. involvement in World War I changed public opinion, but also led to vigilante violence.
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November 4 is the day Italy honors its fallen soldiers and the end of WWI. Italy mainly fought the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the conflict on their side ended earlier than the rest of the world. 9. The Netherlands On thelast Saturday of June, the Netherlands honors all those who served ...