Reunification of Germany
On October 3, 1990, East and West Germany were reunited after decades of separation.
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Battle of Gonzales
On October 2, 1835, Texian rebels took up arms against Mexican soldiers in the first battle of the Texas War of Independence, also known as the Texas Revolution.
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The Hawaiian Missionaries
On October 1, 1851, the legendary Hawaiian Missionaries were first placed on sale.
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Marshall Islands and Micronesia Joint Issue
On September 28, 1990, the USPS released two joint-issue stamps commemorating the 1986 compact of free association with Micronesia and the Marshall Islands.
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Postage Currency
On August 21, 1862, Postage Currency was issued to make business transactions easier during the Civil War.
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Social Security Act of 1935
On August 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law.
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“Freedom Riders” Bus Trip
On May 5, 1961, the “Freedom Riders” began their highly publicized ride through the south to protest segregation laws.
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Court Issues Ruling in the Amistad Case
On March 9, 1841, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its final ruling the case of United States v. Schooner Amistad.
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Andrew Johnson Impeached
On February 24, 1868, Andrew Johnson became the first American president to be impeached.
