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Independence Day

Friday, July 4, 2025
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Labor Day

ON THIS DAY
On May 18, 1291, the last major Crusader stronghold fell after the Siege of Acre. Just over 10 years later, there would be no Crusader presence left in the Holy Land. #OTD

Fun day at Great America…except for the final hour or so. I’m sure you’ll hear about the final hour soon enough. 😳

Goldstriker! I think I may be deaf in one ear as a result.

ON THIS DAY
On May 17, 1954, the United States Supreme Court handed down the unanimous Brown vs. the Board of Education. Based on the equal protection clause of the 14th amendment, the decision struck down racial segregation in schools. #OTD

Worth the wait? 🤷🏻&zwj;♂️

ON THIS DAY
On May 15, 1919, the Greek occupation of Smyrna began following the First World War. Eventually, the Greeks would lose the territory to Turkey—ending any chance of Greece regaining Anatolian territory. #OTD

ON THIS DAY
On May 14, 1610, King Louis XIV became king at the age of four. Louis went on to reign for over 72 years and made France into a superpower. He also remains the longest reigning monarch in European history. #OTD

ON THIS DAY
On May 13, 1861, the United Kingdom issued a “proclamation of neutrality” in relation to the American Civil War. One of the key aims of the Confederacy was to gain recognition from the UK and France, but failed to do so. #OTD

ON THIS DAY
On May 12, 1215, English Barons issue an ultimatum to King John which eventually led to the signing of the Magna Carta. While controversial at the time, it laid the foundation for English law that survives in most English-speaking countri

US HISTORY WEEKLY AGENDA
MAY 13-17
#Monday: Becoming a Word Power (1)
#Tuesday: Nationalism and Alliances (2)
#Wednesday: America and the Great War (3)
#Thursday: Vocab. Quiz & Amer. Exp. Doc.
#Friday: American Experience Documentary