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Martin's American History Blog November 2005 Archive

By Martin Kelly, About.com Guide to American History since 2001

President George Washington

Sunday November 27, 2005
George Washington was the first President of the United States. It was during his term as president that the Bill of Rights was ratified (1791).

Women's Christian Temperence Union Formed

Friday November 18, 2005
On November 18, 1874, the Women's Christian Temperance Union was formed in Cleveland, Ohio. Under Miss Frances Elizabeth Caroline Willard, the WCTU aimed to protect Christians through commitment, abstinence, ... Read More

The Quantum Theory of Light

Monday November 14, 2005
November 14, 1908, Albert Einstein introduced his quantum theory of light. This theory helped him win a Nobel Prize in 1921. Read about him and other famous Americans ... Read More

Lewis and Clark

Monday November 7, 2005
Two hundred years ago on November 7, 1805, Captains Lewis and Clark reached the coast of Oregon after an eighteen month journey from St. Louis. Their party consisted of ... Read More

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