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Today in History: February 26, Trayvon Martin shot to death
February 26 marks significant historical events including Napoleon's escape from Elba, the Trayvon Martin shooting, the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, and various political and cultural milestones spanning from 1815 to 2017.
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1 week agoToday in History: March 6, Walter Cronkite signs off for the last time
In 1820, President James Monroe signed the Missouri Compromise, which allowed Missouri to join the Union as a slave state and Maine to join as a free state, while banning slavery in the northern portion of the Louisiana Territory.
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3 months agoToday in History: December 6, 13th Amendment ratified, abolishing slavery
December 6 marks significant historical moments including the 13th Amendment ratification, major disasters, landmark broadcasts, political transitions, and consequential international decisions.
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4 months agoToday in History: October 25, Teapot Dome Scandal conviction
On Oct. 25, 1929, former Secretary of the Interior Albert B. Fall was convicted of accepting bribes in exchange for oil field leases at Teapot Dome in Wyoming and the Elk Hills and Buena Vista oil fields in California. As a result of the Teapot Dome Scandal Fall would become the first U.S. Cabinet member to be imprisoned for crimes committed while in office.
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5 months agoToday in History: September 24, First U.S. national monument established
September 24 is associated with multiple significant historical events, including U.S. legal and presidential actions, military and cultural milestones, disasters, and political conflicts.
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