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June 20, 1782 – The U.S. Congress Adopted the Great Seal of the United States

June 20, 1782 – The U.S. Congress Adopted the Great Seal of the United States

by Matilda Cruz | Jun 20, 2024 | History

Shortly after declaring independence from British rule, the United States began to establish its own identity. The Continental Congress recognized the need for a visual representation of the newly formed country to convey an official sense of identity and authority...
June 19, 1865 – Juneteenth: Union Soldiers Announced the End of Slavery

June 19, 1865 – Juneteenth: Union Soldiers Announced the End of Slavery

by Matilda Cruz | Jun 19, 2024 | History

Juneteenth is a federal holiday celebrated annually on June 19th to honor the official end of slavery in the United States. The name “Juneteenth” is a combination of “June” and “nineteenth,” referring to June 19, 1865, when Union Major General Gordon...
June 18, 1983 – Sally Ride Became the First American Woman in Space

June 18, 1983 – Sally Ride Became the First American Woman in Space

by Matilda Cruz | Jun 18, 2024 | History

History was made on June 18, 1983, when Sally Ride became the first American woman to travel to space. Ride served as the mission specialist on the Space Shuttle Challenger. The purpose of this mission was to launch the first data and tracking relay satellite and to...
June 17, 1885- The Arrival of the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor

June 17, 1885- The Arrival of the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor

by Matilda Cruz | Jun 17, 2024 | History

On the morning of June 17, 1885, a French steamer arrived at New York Harbor, delivering 214 crates. Inside these crates were the disassembled pieces of the Statue of Liberty, a gift from France celebrating the alliance between France and the United States during the...
June 16, 1903 – The Incorporation of the Ford Motor Company

June 16, 1903 – The Incorporation of the Ford Motor Company

by Matilda Cruz | Jun 16, 2024 | History

The Ford Motor Company has long been recognized as a powerhouse in the automobile industry. The company was officially incorporated on June 16, 1903, when Henry Ford, along with 12 other investors, gathered in Detroit, Michigan, to sign the necessary paperwork. Today,...
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