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Eight of the Largest Protests in Modern History and What They Accomplished
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Eight of the Largest Protests in Modern History and What They Accomplished

When people are angry, feel like they are being treated unfairly, are afraid of what the future holds for them,…

This Day In History: US Embassy Hostages Are Freed (1981)
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This Day In History: US Embassy Hostages Are Freed (1981)

On this day in history the Iranian hostage crisis, that lasted some 444 days was ended.  The Iranians announced the…

This Day In History: Cuban Army Withdraws From Angola (1991)
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This Day In History: Cuban Army Withdraws From Angola (1991)

On this day in 1991, the Cuban army withdraws from Angola. It was part of an arrangement to reduce Cold…

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This Day In History: Truman Warns of The Threat Of Communism (1952)

On this day in 1952, President Harry Truman warned of the threat to America from Communism. In his State of…

This Day In History: Castro Forms His First Government (1959)
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This Day In History: Castro Forms His First Government (1959)

On this day in Cuba 1959,  the first government of Fidel Castro in Cuba is announced. On New Years Day…

On This Day In History: The Soviet Union Invaded Afghanistan (1979)
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On This Day In History: The Soviet Union Invaded Afghanistan (1979)

On this date in history in 1979, the Soviet Union orders troops into Afghanistan. The Soviet Army was invited in…

Seven Key Moments in Fidel Castro’s Exceptional Life
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Seven Key Moments in Fidel Castro’s Exceptional Life

On November 25, 2016, Fidel Castro died after spending some 50 years of his life in control of Cuba, from…

This Day In History: The Antarctic Is Declared A Military-Free Territory (1961)
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This Day In History: The Antarctic Is Declared A Military-Free Territory (1961)

On this day in history a dozen nations come together and sign the Antarctic Treaty. This is a unique treaty…

This Day In History: President Truman States That The A-Bomb Was An Option (1950)
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This Day In History: President Truman States That The A-Bomb Was An Option (1950)

On this day in 1950, in the early years of the Cold War, President Harry S. Truman tells the American…

This Day In History: President Regan Orders The CIA To Set Up The Contras (1981)
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This Day In History: President Regan Orders The CIA To Set Up The Contras (1981)

On this day, in President Ronald Reagan in 1981 signs a document, known as, National Security Decision Directive 17 (NSDD-17).…

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