May 29, 1941: Disney Animators’ Strike
Disney animators' went on strike.
Themes: Labor
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This Day in History
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May 28, 1963: Woolworth Sit-in in Jackson, Mississippi
A group of college students and professor held a sit-in at the Woolworths in Jackson, Mississippi.
Themes: African American, Civil Rights Movements, Democracy & Citizenship, Laws & Citizen Rights
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May 27, 1958: Ernest Green Graduates from Little Rock
Ernest Green became the first African-American to graduate from Little Rock Central High School in 1958.
Themes: African American, Civil Rights Movements, Democracy & Citizenship, Education
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May 26, 1937: Battle of the Overpass
The Battle of the Overpass occurred when union members were beaten by Ford Motor Co. reps for distributing leaflets.
Themes: Economics, Labor
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May 26, 1956: Tallahassee Bus Boycott Sparked by Students’ Protest
Wilhelmina Jakes and Carrie Patterson sparked a city-wide boycott in Tallahassee when they were arrested for refusing to move from the whites-only seats of a segregated bus.
Themes: African American, Civil Rights Movements
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May 26, 1637: Pequot Massacre
Hundreds of Pequot villagers were massacred by the Puritans in Mystic, Connecticut.
Themes: Native American, Wars & Related Anti-War Movements
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May 25, 1934: Minneapolis Teamsters Strike
The Minneapolis Teamsters Strike of 1934 reached a settlement with union recognition and reinstatement for all fired workers.
Themes: Labor
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May 25, 1865: Black Virginians Cast Freedom Ballots
On election day in Norfolk, African Americans tested their right to vote and when denied, cast their own "freedom ballots."
Themes: African American, Reconstruction, Democracy & Citizenship
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May 25: Memorial Day
Learn about the people's history of Decoration Day (Memorial Day).
Themes: African American, Reconstruction, Wars & Related Anti-War Movements
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May 24, 1990: Judi Bari’s Car Bombed
Earthfirst! activist Judi Bari's car was blown up by a bomb in Oakland, California.
Themes: Climate Justice, Environment
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May 23, 1838: The Trail of Tears Began
The forcible removal of Native American tribes, the Trail of Tears, began.
Themes: Democracy & Citizenship, Imperialism, Native American
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May 23, 1968: Acclaimed Writer Henry Dumas Fatally Shot by Police
Henry Dumas, a critically acclaimed author, was fatally shot by the New York Transit police.
Themes: African American, Language Arts, Racism & Racial Identity
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May 22: International Day for Biological Diversity
The United Nations proclaimed May 22 the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.
Themes: Environment
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May 22, 1843: “Great Emigration” of the Oregon Trail
The "Great Emigration" of the Oregon Trail began and thousands of Native Americans were displaced.
Themes: Imperialism, Native American
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May 21, 1881: Blanche K. Bruce Became Register of the Treasury
Blanche K. Bruce became Register of the Treasury, which placed his name on all U.S. currency.
Themes: African American, Reconstruction, Democracy & Citizenship
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May 21, 1796: Ona Judge Escapes Enslavement by President George Washington
Oney Judge escaped enslavement by U.S. President George Washington.
Themes: Laws & Citizen Rights, Slavery and Resistance
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May 20, 1963: Medgar Evers Speech on WLBT
Medgar Evers made a 17-minute speech on WLBT in a rare and historic exception to the segregationist only voice on Mississippi radio and television.
Themes: African American, Civil Rights Movements, Democracy & Citizenship, Racism & Racial Identity
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May 20, 1943: The Battle of Attu
The Battle of Attu was fought between U.S. and Japanese forces and Attu villagers were taken as prisoners of war.
Themes: US Foreign Policy, Wars & Related Anti-War Movements, World History/Global Studies
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May 19, 1930: Lorraine Hansberry Born
Lorraine Hansberry was an author and activist who wrote "A Raisin in the Sun."
Themes: African American, Racism & Racial Identity, Women's History
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May 19, 1856: Charles Sumner Crime Against Kansas Speech
Charles Sumner delivered a speech denouncing slavery and the need for Kansas to become a free state.
Themes: Democracy & Citizenship, Slavery and Resistance
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