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Suffragist and abolitionist Lucretia Mott was born on January 3, 1793 on the island of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
Suffragist and abolitionist Lucretia Mott was born on January 3, 1793 on the island of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
January 5, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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Suffragist and abolitionist Lucretia Mott was born on January 3, 1793 on the island of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
Suffragist and abolitionist Lucretia Mott was born on January 3, 1793 on the island of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
History isn’t just what was—it’s what we do with it. We shape #PublicPolicy by remembering & showing up. #Disability Rights didn't stop w/the ADA. Nor should we. Proud to be part of #ChangeNotCharity, a powerful follow-up to #CripCamp by @jimlebrecht.bsky.social airing 3/25 on #AmericanExperiencePBS
March 17, 2025 at 3:23 PM
History isn’t just what was—it’s what we do with it. We shape #PublicPolicy by remembering & showing up. #Disability Rights didn't stop w/the ADA. Nor should we. Proud to be part of #ChangeNotCharity, a powerful follow-up to #CripCamp by @jimlebrecht.bsky.social airing 3/25 on #AmericanExperiencePBS
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It looked normal, but it wasn't normal. Town, USA
Nazi camps in 1930s America
"Fascism is always homegrown." #Shorts #History
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It looked normal, but it wasn't normal. Town, USA
Nazi camps in 1930s America
"Fascism is always homegrown." #Shorts #History
youtube.com/shorts/aBj8a...
February 15, 2026 at 1:09 AM
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It looked normal, but it wasn't normal. Town, USA
Nazi camps in 1930s America
"Fascism is always homegrown." #Shorts #History
youtube.com/shorts/aBj8a...
It looked normal, but it wasn't normal. Town, USA
Nazi camps in 1930s America
"Fascism is always homegrown." #Shorts #History
youtube.com/shorts/aBj8a...
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On July 16, 1969, Apollo 11 took off from Cape Kennedy.
Its destination? The moon.
On July 16, 1969, Apollo 11 took off from Cape Kennedy.
Its destination? The moon.
July 16, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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On July 16, 1969, Apollo 11 took off from Cape Kennedy.
Its destination? The moon.
On July 16, 1969, Apollo 11 took off from Cape Kennedy.
Its destination? The moon.
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“The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free."
Juneteenth Celebration, June 19, 1900
“The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free."
Juneteenth Celebration, June 19, 1900
June 19, 2026 at 2:54 PM
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“The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free."
Juneteenth Celebration, June 19, 1900
“The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free."
Juneteenth Celebration, June 19, 1900
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One month after his graduation from the Naval Academy, 21-year-old Jimmy Carter married 18-year-old Rosalynn Smith at the Methodist church in their hometown of Plains, Georgia.
One month after his graduation from the Naval Academy, 21-year-old Jimmy Carter married 18-year-old Rosalynn Smith at the Methodist church in their hometown of Plains, Georgia.
July 7, 2026 at 3:22 PM
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One month after his graduation from the Naval Academy, 21-year-old Jimmy Carter married 18-year-old Rosalynn Smith at the Methodist church in their hometown of Plains, Georgia.
One month after his graduation from the Naval Academy, 21-year-old Jimmy Carter married 18-year-old Rosalynn Smith at the Methodist church in their hometown of Plains, Georgia.
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Trailblazing journalist Alice Dunnigan, the first Black woman to receive White House press credentials, was born April 27, 1906, in Russellville, Kentucky.
Trailblazing journalist Alice Dunnigan, the first Black woman to receive White House press credentials, was born April 27, 1906, in Russellville, Kentucky.
April 28, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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Trailblazing journalist Alice Dunnigan, the first Black woman to receive White House press credentials, was born April 27, 1906, in Russellville, Kentucky.
Trailblazing journalist Alice Dunnigan, the first Black woman to receive White House press credentials, was born April 27, 1906, in Russellville, Kentucky.
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For 50 years, cryptanalyst Elizebeth Friedman's contributions to WWII intelligence were a secret.
For 50 years, cryptanalyst Elizebeth Friedman's contributions to WWII intelligence were a secret.
March 16, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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For 50 years, cryptanalyst Elizebeth Friedman's contributions to WWII intelligence were a secret.
For 50 years, cryptanalyst Elizebeth Friedman's contributions to WWII intelligence were a secret.
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The pioneering investigative journalist best known by her pen name, Nellie Bly, was born Elizabeth Jane Cochran on May 5, 1864 in Cochran's Mills, Pennsylvania.
The pioneering investigative journalist best known by her pen name, Nellie Bly, was born Elizabeth Jane Cochran on May 5, 1864 in Cochran's Mills, Pennsylvania.
May 6, 2026 at 3:32 PM
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The pioneering investigative journalist best known by her pen name, Nellie Bly, was born Elizabeth Jane Cochran on May 5, 1864 in Cochran's Mills, Pennsylvania.
The pioneering investigative journalist best known by her pen name, Nellie Bly, was born Elizabeth Jane Cochran on May 5, 1864 in Cochran's Mills, Pennsylvania.
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Born on April 23, 1933 in Birmingham, Alabama, Annie Easley helped bring us to the moon.
Born on April 23, 1933 in Birmingham, Alabama, Annie Easley helped bring us to the moon.
April 28, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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Born on April 23, 1933 in Birmingham, Alabama, Annie Easley helped bring us to the moon.
Born on April 23, 1933 in Birmingham, Alabama, Annie Easley helped bring us to the moon.
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Author and scientist Rachel Carson, whose book "Silent Spring" launched a national debate on environmental protection. Rachel Carson and Dorothy Freeman sit together in Southport, Maine, 1955.
Author and scientist Rachel Carson, whose book "Silent Spring" launched a national debate on environmental protection. Rachel Carson and Dorothy Freeman sit together in Southport, Maine, 1955.
May 27, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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Author and scientist Rachel Carson, whose book "Silent Spring" launched a national debate on environmental protection. Rachel Carson and Dorothy Freeman sit together in Southport, Maine, 1955.
Author and scientist Rachel Carson, whose book "Silent Spring" launched a national debate on environmental protection. Rachel Carson and Dorothy Freeman sit together in Southport, Maine, 1955.
The impact of the Freedom Rides
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September 22, 2026 at 7:02 PM
The impact of the Freedom Rides
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Ernest Hemingway, the writer whose rhythmic brevity and layered meaning reshaped the American novel for the 20th century, was born on July 21, 1899, in Oak Park, Illinois.
Ernest Hemingway, the writer whose rhythmic brevity and layered meaning reshaped the American novel for the 20th century, was born on July 21, 1899, in Oak Park, Illinois.
July 21, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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Ernest Hemingway, the writer whose rhythmic brevity and layered meaning reshaped the American novel for the 20th century, was born on July 21, 1899, in Oak Park, Illinois.
Ernest Hemingway, the writer whose rhythmic brevity and layered meaning reshaped the American novel for the 20th century, was born on July 21, 1899, in Oak Park, Illinois.
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Dr. May Edward Chinn, Harlem's first Black woman doctor, was born on April 15, 1896 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.
Dr. May Edward Chinn, Harlem's first Black woman doctor, was born on April 15, 1896 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.
April 15, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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Dr. May Edward Chinn, Harlem's first Black woman doctor, was born on April 15, 1896 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.
Dr. May Edward Chinn, Harlem's first Black woman doctor, was born on April 15, 1896 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.
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“The mountains are calling & I must go & I will work on while I can, studying incessantly.” - Naturalist John Muir
“The mountains are calling & I must go & I will work on while I can, studying incessantly.” - Naturalist John Muir
April 22, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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“The mountains are calling & I must go & I will work on while I can, studying incessantly.” - Naturalist John Muir
“The mountains are calling & I must go & I will work on while I can, studying incessantly.” - Naturalist John Muir
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On July 20, 1969, mankind made one giant leap.
But it took millions of steps to get there.
On July 20, 1969, mankind made one giant leap.
But it took millions of steps to get there.
July 20, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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On July 20, 1969, mankind made one giant leap.
But it took millions of steps to get there.
On July 20, 1969, mankind made one giant leap.
But it took millions of steps to get there.
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One hundred years ago, Violette Neatly Anderson became the first Black woman admitted to practice law before the U.S. Supreme Court.
One hundred years ago, Violette Neatly Anderson became the first Black woman admitted to practice law before the U.S. Supreme Court.
January 30, 2026 at 3:51 PM
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One hundred years ago, Violette Neatly Anderson became the first Black woman admitted to practice law before the U.S. Supreme Court.
One hundred years ago, Violette Neatly Anderson became the first Black woman admitted to practice law before the U.S. Supreme Court.
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John Brown was born into a deeply religious family in Torrington, Connecticut, on May 9, 1800. Led by a father who was vehemently opposed to slavery, the family moved to northern Ohio.
John Brown was born into a deeply religious family in Torrington, Connecticut, on May 9, 1800. Led by a father who was vehemently opposed to slavery, the family moved to northern Ohio.
May 9, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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John Brown was born into a deeply religious family in Torrington, Connecticut, on May 9, 1800. Led by a father who was vehemently opposed to slavery, the family moved to northern Ohio.
John Brown was born into a deeply religious family in Torrington, Connecticut, on May 9, 1800. Led by a father who was vehemently opposed to slavery, the family moved to northern Ohio.
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Born September 7, 1885 in Laredo, Texas, Jovita Idár used her journalistic voice to advocate for the rights of women and Mexican-Americans.
Born September 7, 1885 in Laredo, Texas, Jovita Idár used her journalistic voice to advocate for the rights of women and Mexican-Americans.
September 9, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Born September 7, 1885 in Laredo, Texas, Jovita Idár used her journalistic voice to advocate for the rights of women and Mexican-Americans.
Born September 7, 1885 in Laredo, Texas, Jovita Idár used her journalistic voice to advocate for the rights of women and Mexican-Americans.
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Born to an activist Quaker family on February 15, 1820,
Susan B. Anthony was part of the first generation of suffragists who united to abolish slavery and advance the rights of women in the 19th Century.
Born to an activist Quaker family on February 15, 1820,
Susan B. Anthony was part of the first generation of suffragists who united to abolish slavery and advance the rights of women in the 19th Century.
February 16, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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Born to an activist Quaker family on February 15, 1820,
Susan B. Anthony was part of the first generation of suffragists who united to abolish slavery and advance the rights of women in the 19th Century.
Born to an activist Quaker family on February 15, 1820,
Susan B. Anthony was part of the first generation of suffragists who united to abolish slavery and advance the rights of women in the 19th Century.
(2/2) Today marks the 35th anniversary of the Capitol Crawl. Learn more about this important moment in disability history via PBS here: www.pbs.org/wgbh/america... #AmericanExperiencePBS #DisabilityHistory #DisabledSky
The Iconic Civil Rights Protest You Don't Know | American Experience | PBS
Meet the protesters who crawled their way into history—and changed how all Americans live.
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March 12, 2025 at 10:33 PM
(2/2) Today marks the 35th anniversary of the Capitol Crawl. Learn more about this important moment in disability history via PBS here: www.pbs.org/wgbh/america... #AmericanExperiencePBS #DisabilityHistory #DisabledSky
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On January 11, 1935, aviator Amelia Earhart became the first person to fly solo across the Pacific Ocean, departing from Honolulu, Hawai'i and landing in Oakland, California 18 hours later.
On January 11, 1935, aviator Amelia Earhart became the first person to fly solo across the Pacific Ocean, departing from Honolulu, Hawai'i and landing in Oakland, California 18 hours later.
January 12, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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On January 11, 1935, aviator Amelia Earhart became the first person to fly solo across the Pacific Ocean, departing from Honolulu, Hawai'i and landing in Oakland, California 18 hours later.
On January 11, 1935, aviator Amelia Earhart became the first person to fly solo across the Pacific Ocean, departing from Honolulu, Hawai'i and landing in Oakland, California 18 hours later.
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Born on July 10, 1875 in Mayesville, South Carolina to formerly enslaved parents, Mary McLeod Bethune would dedicate her life to providing education and opportunity to the Black community, especially women and girls.
Born on July 10, 1875 in Mayesville, South Carolina to formerly enslaved parents, Mary McLeod Bethune would dedicate her life to providing education and opportunity to the Black community, especially women and girls.
July 10, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Born on July 10, 1875 in Mayesville, South Carolina to formerly enslaved parents, Mary McLeod Bethune would dedicate her life to providing education and opportunity to the Black community, especially women and girls.
Born on July 10, 1875 in Mayesville, South Carolina to formerly enslaved parents, Mary McLeod Bethune would dedicate her life to providing education and opportunity to the Black community, especially women and girls.
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"Do you believe in miracles?!"
On February 22, 1980, the United States men's hockey team defeated the seemingly unbeatable Soviet Union at the Olympic Games in Lake Placid, New York.
"Do you believe in miracles?!"
On February 22, 1980, the United States men's hockey team defeated the seemingly unbeatable Soviet Union at the Olympic Games in Lake Placid, New York.
February 23, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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"Do you believe in miracles?!"
On February 22, 1980, the United States men's hockey team defeated the seemingly unbeatable Soviet Union at the Olympic Games in Lake Placid, New York.
"Do you believe in miracles?!"
On February 22, 1980, the United States men's hockey team defeated the seemingly unbeatable Soviet Union at the Olympic Games in Lake Placid, New York.
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Born April 25, 1908, near Greensboro, North Carolina, Edward R. Murrow's name would become synonymous with broadcast journalism.
Murrow at work for CBS, 1957 (Broadcasting Archives at the University of Maryland)
Born April 25, 1908, near Greensboro, North Carolina, Edward R. Murrow's name would become synonymous with broadcast journalism.
Murrow at work for CBS, 1957 (Broadcasting Archives at the University of Maryland)
April 25, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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Born April 25, 1908, near Greensboro, North Carolina, Edward R. Murrow's name would become synonymous with broadcast journalism.
Murrow at work for CBS, 1957 (Broadcasting Archives at the University of Maryland)
Born April 25, 1908, near Greensboro, North Carolina, Edward R. Murrow's name would become synonymous with broadcast journalism.
Murrow at work for CBS, 1957 (Broadcasting Archives at the University of Maryland)