Reflections of History

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July 15th: The First Atomic Bomb Test Jul 15, 2022

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On July 15th, 1945, in New Mexico, the United States prepares for the first atomic bomb test.

July 14th: Rockefeller Attacks The "Radical Right" Jul 14, 2022

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On July 14th, 1963, New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller attacks the ‘Radical Right’ of His Own Party.

July 13th: The Northwest Ordinance Jul 13, 2022

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On July 13th, 1787, the Continental Congress passes the Northwest Ordinance, setting a new policy on slavery.

July 12th: The Battle of Fort Stevens Jul 12, 2022

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On July 12, 1864, the Battle of Fort Stevens threatens Washington, D.C.

July 11th: Skylab Disintegrates Jul 11, 2022

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On July 11, 1979, the American Space Station Skylab Disintegrates.

July 8th: Roswell Reports Go Public Jul 08, 2022

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On July 8th, 1947, the Roswell, New Mexico, “flying saucer” report goes public.

July 7th: Reagan Appoints Sandra Day O'Connor Jul 07, 2022

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On July 7, 1981, Ronald Reagan appoints Sandra Day O’Connor to the Supreme Court.

July 6th: William Faulker Dies Jul 06, 2022

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On July 6, 1962, in Bayhalia Mississippi, William Faulkner dies.

July 5th: Frederick Douglass Speaks in New York Jul 05, 2022

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On July 5, 1852, Frederick Douglass speaks in Rochester, New York.

July 1st: Gettysburg Begins Jul 01, 2022

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On July 1, 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg begins.