John Newton, slave ship captain turned preacher and author of “Amazing Grace,” born

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Frederick Douglass makes his dramatic escape from slavery in Maryland

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Alexander Hamilton–Aaron Burr duel

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  • Launchpad: Benjamin Franklin's Virtues

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    The Supreme Court by PBS

    PBS: The Supreme Court

    The Supreme Court is a four-part series examining the nation's highest court, from its earliest days until Bush v. Gore. The site features a series of lesson plans, learning games, interviews, and more.

    Nikola Tesla, Serbian-American inventor, is born

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    Stonewall Jackson

    Seven Days' Battles

    The Seven Days’ Battles, June 25–July 1, 1862, the decisive engagements of McClellan's Peninsula Campaign included Confederate Balloon Reconnaissance. "Jeb" Stuart became legend by executing his famous “Ride around McClellan.” Hosted by the Encyclopedia of Virginia.

    Father and son in dust storm

    Ken Burns: The Dust Bowl

    This PBS documentary by Ken Burns chronicles the worst man-made ecological disaster in American history. Survivors share their memories of those years of suffering and perseverance.

    Lizzie Borden trial begins in New Bedford, MA

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