American History Archives - Page 13 of 45 - Daily Dose Documentary
  • June 13, 2023

    McCulloch v. Maryland

    McCulloch v. Maryland was a landmark case in which the Supreme Court ruled that the federal government had the power to establish a national bank and that states could not tax federal institutions. This decision established the principle of federal supremacy over state laws.

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  • McCulloch v. Maryland
  • June 9, 2023

    Social Security Act of 1935

    Social Security Act: U.S. law enacted in 1935. Established social welfare programs, including retirement benefits and assistance for the elderly, disabled, and unemployed.

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  • Social Security Act
  • June 1, 2023

    Fugitive Slave Act of 1793

    The Fugitive Slave Act of 1793 allowed slave owners to capture and reclaim escaped slaves, reinforcing the institution of slavery in the United States.

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  • Fugitive Slave Act of 1793
  • May 30, 2023

    Shootout at O.K. Corral

    Infamous 1881 shootout at O.K. Corral: Legendary Wild West clash between lawmen and outlaws in Tombstone, Arizona. Gunslinger showdown with lasting historical impact.

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  • Shootout at O.K. Corral
  • May 26, 2023

    The Military Traditions of Taps

    Taps is a military tradition that originated during the American Civil War and is played at military funerals and ceremonies to honor fallen soldiers.

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  • The Military Traditions of Taps
  • May 25, 2023

    The Pullman Strike of 1894

    The Pullman Strike of 1894 was a nationwide railroad strike led by Eugene V. Debs and the American Railway Union, protesting wage cuts and poor working conditions for Pullman Palace Car Company employees. The strike was eventually broken up by federal troops, leading to the imprisonment of Debs and the decline of the ARU.

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  • The Pullman Strike of 1894
  • May 24, 2023

    Arlington National Cemetery

    Arlington National Cemetery is a military cemetery in Virginia, USA, where over 400,000 service members and their families are buried. It is a place of honor and remembrance for those who have served their country.

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  • Arlington National Cemetery