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# US Constitution
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The Truth Behind Whether a Native American Government Inspired the US Constitution
In 1987, the United States celebrated the 200th anniversary of the Constitution. The bicentennial brought out considerable debate regarding the convention in Philadelphia which led to the document being submitted to the…
American History
20 Explosive Supreme Court Judgements that Changed History
Since the establishment of the United States Supreme Court on March 4, 1789, as the highest court in the federal…
American History
10 Significant Events Following the American Patriots’ Victory at Yorktown
In October of 1781, American forces and their French allies trapped and besieged a British army in Yorktown. On October…
American History
Today in History: The U.S. Constitution is Ratified (1788)
The United States Constitution is considered one of the most important documents in American history, and for good reason. Without…
Politics
This Day In History: Jefferson Finally Named President After Electorial Tie Dispute (1801)
On February 17, 1801 presidential candidates Thomas Jefferson and Arron Burr were waiting to find out which of them would…