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The American Diplomat | Timeline

100 Years of Black Diplomats

African Americans have served as U.S. diplomats since the 1860s.

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The Bombing of Wall Street | Timeline

When perpetrators planted a bomb on Wall Street on September 16, 1920, they were targeting the epicenter of American finance. From fortification to occupation, here’s a look at the history of Wall Street.

Sandra Day O'Connor: The First | Timeline

Where Sandra Day O’Connor Stood on Key Supreme Court Decisions

For nearly a quarter century, the first female justice determined the outcome of the court’s most significant decisions.

Lindbergh | Timeline

Aviation Milestone

Timeline of aviation milestones.

The Quiz Show Scandal | Timeline

100 Years of Crime

Timeline of 100 years of crime from 1896 to 1996.

Big Dream Small Screen | Timeline

TV Milestones

Television's first drama,The Queen's Messenger, is broadcast from Schenectady, New York station WGY on September 11, 1928.

Troublesome Creek: A Midwestern | Timeline

Farming in the U.S.

In 1862, President Lincoln signed legislation establishing the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He called it "the people's department" since 90 percent of Americans at the time were farmers.