On March 25, 1911, tragedy struck in the heart of New York City when the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire claimed the lives of 146 workers, most of them young immigrant women. The factory, located on the eighth, ninth, and tenth floors of the Asch Building, was a bustling garment shop where workers endured long hours …
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A Step Toward Equality: The Senate’s Historic Passage of the Equal Rights Amendment
On March 22, 1972, the United States Senate made history by passing the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), a bold step toward ensuring gender equality under the law. The amendment, which stated that “equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of …
A New Republic: When the U.S. Recognized Texas Independence
On March 1, 1837, the U.S. Congress passed a resolution recognizing Texas as an independent republic, a pivotal moment in North American history. The move came nearly a year after Texas had declared independence from Mexico on March 2, 1836, following the legendary battles of the Texas Revolution, including the famous stand at the Alamo. …
The Treaty of Paris 1763: Redrawing the Map of North America
The Treaty of Paris, signed in 1763, was a game-changer for North America. This historic agreement brought an end to the French and Indian War—known globally as the Seven Years’ War—and completely reshaped the balance of power on the continent. Britain emerged as the dominant force, France lost nearly all of its territory in North …