Reflections of History

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August 26th: President Ford Endorses the Equal Rights Amendment Aug 26, 2022

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On August 26, 1974, President Ford endorses the Equal Rights Amendment.

August 25th: John Birch Is Killed Aug 25, 2022

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On August 25, 1945, John Birch is killed in the Far East.

August 24th: England Adopts the Book of Common Prayer Aug 24, 2022

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On August 24, 1662, England adopts the Book of Common Prayer.

August 23rd: Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact Is Signed Aug 23, 2022

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On August 23, 1939, the Nazi-Soviet nonaggression pact is signed, clearing the way to World War II.

August 22nd: Fannie Lou Hamer Speaks Out For Civil Rights Aug 22, 2022

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On August 22, 1964, Fannie Lou Hamer calls for an end to segregation at the Democratic National Convention.

August 19th: Goldwater Begins General Election Campaign Aug 19, 2022

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On August 19, 1964, Barry Goldwater opens his 1964 general-election campaign.

August 18th: James Meredith Graduates Aug 18, 2022

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On August 18, 1963, James Meredith graduates from the University of Mississippi.

August 17th: Lincoln Defends the Declaration of Independence Aug 17, 2022

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On August 17, 1858, Abraham Lincoln defends the Declaration of Independence.

August 16th: World Reacts to Atlantic Charter Aug 16, 2022

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On August 16, 1941, the world reacts to the Atlantic Charter.

August 15th: The Wizard of Oz Premieres in Hollywood Aug 15, 2022

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On August 15th, 1939, The Wizard of Oz Premieres in Hollywood.