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US History 2 Go- TWIH (February 27-March 4)

February 27, 1973- Members of AIM began occupation of Wounded Knee. February 28, 1983- The final episode of MASH aired. February 29, 1940- Hattie McDaniel was first African-American to win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress (Gone With The Wind). … Continue reading

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US History 2 Go- TWIH (February 20-26)

February 20, 1902- Ansel Adams was born. February 21, 1965- Malcolm X was assassinated. February 22, 1732- George Washington was born. February 23, 1945- US flag raised on Iwo Jima (World War II). February 24, 1803- Marbury v. Madison Supreme … Continue reading

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A Star Is Born- Oregon

On February 14th, 1859 Oregon joined the union as the 33rd state.  Here are some quick facts about the “Beaver State”: Capital: Salem Population: 3,831,074 (2010/27th) Area: 97,073 square miles (10th) Name Origin: English made up term for a river … Continue reading

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A Star Is Born- Arizona

On February 14th, 1912 Arizona joined the union as the 48th state.  Here are some quick facts about the “Grand Canyon State”: Capital: Phoenix Population: 6,392,017 (2010/16th) Area: 114,000 square miles (6th) Name Origin: Spanish interpretation of an Aztec word … Continue reading

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US History 2 Go- TWIH (February 13-19)

February 13, 1945- Dresden Bombing Campaign began (World War II). February 14, 1859- Oregon was admitted to the union as the 33rd state. February 15, 1898- USS Maine exploded (Spanish-American War). February 16, 1878- Silver dollars became legal tender. February … Continue reading

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