Civil Rights Act of 1964
On July 2, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act into law, fulfilling a goal set by his predecessor, John F. Kennedy.
American History
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Heroes of 2001 Semipostal
On June 7, 2002, the USPS issued the Heroes of 2001 Semipostal stamp.
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Performing Arts Series
On May 24, 1978, the USPS issued the first stamp in the Performing Arts Series, honoring Jimmie Rodgers.
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Battle of Spotsylvania Court House
On May 8, 1864, the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House began.
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World’s Columbian Exposition
On May 1, 1893, the World’s Columbian Exposition opened in Chicago, Illinois.
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America’s First Presidential Inauguration
On April 30, 1789, George Washington was inaugurated as America’s first president.
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Rise of Long-Distance Telephones
On March 27, 1884, the first long-distance phone call between New York and Boston was made.
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USS Arizona Benefit Concert
On March 25, 1961, Elvis Presley led a benefit concert to raise funds for the USS Arizona Memorial that helped to reinvigorate fundraising for the project.
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Battle of Pea Ridge
On March 6, 1862, the largest fight in the Trans-Mississippi Theater, the Battle of Pea Ridge, began.
