History

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Every story has a beginning — understand where it started and where we are today.

Our Historical Timelines provide clear, easy-to-follow overviews of major topics and events, tracing their history from their origins to the present day. Each timeline is presented in simple bullet points that highlight the key moments, decisions, and turning points that shaped the issue.

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The Explosive History of the MAGA Slogan—America’s Most Divisive Battle Cry
Bychrisconnors December 16, 2025December 17, 2025

The MAGA slogan didn’t begin with Donald Trump—but it’s under Trump that the MAGA slogan transformed from a campaign line into an identity, a movement, and a cultural fault line. This story traces who used it first, what they meant, and why calling for “great again” can also mean arguing over whose America counts.

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History of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Bychrisconnors November 3, 2025December 8, 2025

A historical timeline tracing key milestones in the FDA’s development, from its origins in 1906 to its evolving role in health and safety regulation through 2025.

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The Global History of Protests
Bychrisconnors October 26, 2025December 8, 2025

A timeline of the global history of protest. How it evolved and became what it is today.

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The History of SNAP and Food Stamps in America (1930s–2025)
Bychrisconnors October 22, 2025December 8, 2025

SNAP originated from responses to food insecurity during the Great Depression. The first food stamp pilot launched in 1939, allowing participants to buy food using color-coded stamps.

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Timeline: U.S. Classified Information and Mishandling Cases
Bychrisconnors October 19, 2025December 8, 2025

The U.S. classification system was formalized in the mid-20th century to protect national defense and intelligence data.

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History of the U.S. National Guard (1636–Present)
Bychrisconnors October 16, 2025December 5, 2025

The history of the U.S. National Guard – a military reserve force composed of part-time service members organized under both the Army National Guard and Air National Guard. These citizen-soldiers train regularly while holding civilian jobs.

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Timeline: The Voting Rights Act (VRA)
Bychrisconnors October 15, 2025December 8, 2025

A history of The Voting Rights Act of 1965 – prohibits denying voting rights on the basis of race, color, or previous condition of servitude. The VRA gives the federal government tools to prevent states or election jurisdictions from imposing laws or practices that discriminate in voting.

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