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March 24th: Mayor Robert Anderson Van Wyck Breaks Ground for the First Underground Rapid Transit Railroad

March 24, 2023

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, New York City faced a severe problem of transportation congestion. The streets were teeming with traffic, and existing transportation methods, such as horse-drawn streetcars and elevated railways, were insufficient to meet the growing demands of the city’s rapidly expanding population. To address…

March 23rd: The First Battle of Kernstown, Virginia Starts

March 23, 2023

The First Battle of Kernstown, Virginia, fought on March 23, 1862, marked the beginning of Confederate General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson’s famous Shenandoah Valley Campaign during the American Civil War. The battle was a significant event as it demonstrated Jackson’s aggressive tactics and strategic maneuvering, which would become hallmarks of his…

March 22nd: The Slave Trade Act of 1794 Bans The Export of Slaves From The United States

March 22, 2023

The Slave Trade Act of 1794 was a significant piece of legislation in the early history of the United States, marking the beginning of the country’s efforts to restrict the international slave trade. This act banned the export of slaves from the United States and prohibited American citizens from outfitting…

March 21st: The Los Angeles Rams Sign Kenny Washington

March 21, 2023

On March 21, 1946, the Los Angeles Rams signed Kenny Washington, making him the first African American player to sign a contract with a National Football League (NFL) team since 1933. The signing of Washington marked the end of the NFL’s unofficial ban on black players that had lasted for…

March 20th: The US Senate Ratifies The Security Treaty Between the United States and Japan

March 20, 2023

The Security Treaty Between the United States and Japan, commonly referred to as the US-Japan Security Treaty, is a cornerstone of the post-World War II alliance system in the Asia-Pacific region. The treaty, first signed in 1951, and ratified by the US Senate the following year on March 20th, formalized…

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