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The First American Woman to graduate from a medical school: Elizabeth Blackwell
[ad_1] Born on 3 February 1821, Elizabeth Blackwell was a pioneer in the field of medicine, becoming the first American…
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The First successful ascent of Mount Everest: May 29, 1953
[ad_1] On May 29, 1953, history was made when Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first people to successfully…
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An American Tragedy: The Joplin Tornado of May 22, 2011
[ad_1] On May 22, 2011, the city of Joplin, Missouri experienced one of the deadliest and most destructive tornadoes in…
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The Statue of Liberty arrives in New York: May 17, 1885
[ad_1] On May 17, 1885, the Statue of Liberty arrived in New York to much excitement and fanfare. The statue,…
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The U.S. Supreme Court declares separate but equal unconstitutional: May 17, 1954
[ad_1] On May 17, 1954, the United States Supreme Court made a significant ruling regarding racial segregation in public schools.…
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The Birth of Israel: May 14, 1948
[ad_1] May 14, 1948, marks the birth of the State of Israel, a momentous occasion that marked the realization of…
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1981: Pope John Paul II is shot and critically wounded in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City by Turkish gunman Mehmet Ali Ağca
On May 13, 1981, Pope John Paul II, the leader of the Catholic Church, was shot and critically wounded in…
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President Truman delivers the Truman Doctrine: May 12, 1947
[ad_1] On May 12, 1947, President Harry S. Truman delivered one of the most significant speeches in American history –…
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The Bradford Pear: A Tree with a Tumultuous History
[ad_1] The Bradford Pear tree, also known as the Callery Pear, has become a common sight in many parts of…
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Honoring Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Month: Celebrating Diversity in America
[ad_1] May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in the United States. This is a month-long celebration…
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