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May 27, 2025
Worst Recessions & Depressions in American History
Recessions and depressions in American history are marked by significant economic downturns, with the Great Depression (1929-1939) being the most severe, causing widespread unemployment and hardship. Other notable recessions occurred in the 1970s, early 2000s, and the 2008 financial crisis, each influencing policy responses and economic recovery strategies, shaping modern economic frameworks and interventions.
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August 7, 2020
Nixon Resignation: President Richard M. Nixon Resigns
On August 9th, 1974, in the face of almost certain impeachment and removal from office, Richard Nixon became the only sitting president to resign from office.
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August 6, 2020
Galloping Gertie: The Tacoma Narrows Bridge Collapse
The Tacoma Narrows Bridge, or Galloping Gertie as it was nicknamed, collapsed in 1940 marking one of the biggest engineering failures of suspension bridge construction.
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The Great Train Robbery of 1963
The great English train robbery of 1963 when 13 brazen criminals stole away with 2.3 million Pounds Sterling. Robbers Charlie Wilson and Ronnie Biggs would continue their careers in deception.
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August 4, 2020
Bikinis History: The Bikini Swimsuit Comes of Age
The bikini was named after the first atom bomb was detonated on ‘bikini atoll.’ French fashion designer Jacque Hain launched bikini history on the world July 5th, 1946.
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August 3, 2020
NYC Blackout of 1977
The New York City Blackout of 1977, which triggered 24 hours of looting and rioting in 31 of the most impoverished neighborhoods within the five Burroughs that make up the NYC area.
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July 31, 2020
End of Prohibition
From 1919 until 1933, alcohol was prohibited in the United States. After the stock market crash of 1929 and FDR’s successful platform to legalize alcohol, the 18th Amendment was signed on March 22nd, 1933.
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July 30, 2020
Fall of Saigon
Fall of Saigon in 1975 when Communist-backed North Vietnamese forces overthrew the city, forcing Americans and South Vietnamese sympathizers to flee for their lives.
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