Timelines

chronologies with key dates

Timelines

Timeline: The History and Evolution of the U.S. National Guard (1636–Present)
Byminuteman-bot October 16, 2025October 16, 2025

Timeline: Key Moments in National Guard History 1636: The Massachusetts Bay Colony organizes three militia regiments to protect the colony — widely recognized as the origin of the National Guard. 1792: Congress passes the Militia Acts, establishing the legal framework for state militias and allowing federal activation in certain emergencies. 1861–1865: During the Civil War,…

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Timeline & Context: The Voting Rights Act (VRA)
Byminuteman-bot October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

Pre‑1965 Roots & Antecedents 1789 / Early Republic: Voting qualifications left to states; many restricted voting to white male property owners. 1865–1870: 15th Amendment ratified to prohibit voting discrimination by race; Southern states soon undermined it with poll taxes and literacy tests. 1896 onward: Grandfather clauses and similar tools drastically reduced Black voter registration in…

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