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Jun 28, 2019 · With that in mind, TIME asked 15 experts to each nominate an unsung moment from American history. These are events that, though not necessarily widely known today, either changed the national...
- American Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving, a federal holiday observed on the fourth Thursday of November, is among the most cherished American customs. It was first observed as a harvest festival and day of thanksgiving.
- Fourth of July Fireworks. On July 4, Americans commemorate their country’s independence. The Americans commemorate their freedom and the signing of the Declaration of Independence by spectacular July fireworks that light up the night sky.
- Mardi Gras in New Orleans. The annual Mardi Gras celebration is held in New Orleans, Louisiana. The tradition involves participating in boisterous festivals, watching colorful parades, and wearing colorful masks and costumes.
- The famous Groundhog Day. Every year on February 2, Americans and Canadians enjoy the well-known North American custom known as Groundhog Day. The holiday is observed on February 2.
Aug 10, 2022 · American culture and traditions, thanks to the hard work of Hollywood and other arms of the nation's media multiplex, have become well-known in most corners of world. But that doesn't always mean people in other countries find some of these customs less bizarre than Americans consider theirs.
How would the other civilisations of the world have stepped into this void? How would technology and culture develop, and what would the outcomes of world wars be?
- War of Independence. 1774 - Colonists form First Continental Congress as Britain closes down Boston harbour and deploys troops in Massachusetts. 1775 - American Revolution: George Washington leads Continental Army to fight against British rule.
- Civil War. 1854 - Opponents of slavery, or abolitionists, set up Republican Party. 1860 - Republican candidate Abraham Lincoln elected president. 1860-61 - Eleven pro-slavery southern states secede from Union and form Confederate States of America, triggering civil war with abolitionist northern states.
- World War I and the Great Depression. 1917-18 - US intervenes in World War I, but rejects membership of League of Nations in its aftermath. 1920 - Women given the right to vote under the Nineteenth Amendment.
- World War II and the Cold War. 1941 - Japanese warplanes attack US fleet at Pearl Harbour in Hawaii, leading to US joining World War II against the Axis powers.
Dec 18, 2014 · Instead of the Great Wall of China or Stonehenge, these are all ancient American ruins and landmarks. The United States is a relative newcomer to the world stage, but there have been people...
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Dec 27, 2021 · From a forgotten work by Pablo Picasso to the site of Harriet Tubman’s Maryland home to an Aztec altar, these were the most fascinating finds of 2021, as covered by Smithsonian magazine ...
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