The History of the FDA in the United States
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 Protest
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)
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
The U.S. classification system was formalized in the mid-20th century to protect national defense and intelligence data.
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Timeline: The History and Evolution of the U.S. National Guard (1636–Present)
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)
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.
