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May 13, 2024 · When gold was found in the Black Hills in 1874, this treaty was ignored, and the Sioux fought to defend their lands. Who fought in the Great Sioux War? The Great Sioux War was fought between the allied forces of Sioux, Cheyenne, and Arapaho and the United States military.
May 12, 2024 · August 13, 1868 – The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (CB&Q) Railroad completes its bridge spanning the Mississippi River at Burlington, Iowa. In 1868, the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (CB&Q) completed bridges over the Mississippi River at both Burlington and Quincy, Illinois, giving the CB&Q through connections with the B&MR in Iowa and the ...
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May 6, 2024 · On April 22, 1856, the citizens of Rock Island, Illinois, and Davenport, Iowa, cheered as they watched the steam locomotive – The Des Moines – pull the very first passenger train safely across the newly completed Chicago and Rock Island (C&RI) Railroad Bridge that spanned over the Mississippi River. Indeed – a historic day in Iowa history!
May 7, 2024 · The Great Migration. Beginning in the late 18th century, black Americans began the transformation from a largely rural, Southern culture to a highly urbanized population. The journey North reflected African Americans’ continual pursuit of improved economic opportunities and social justice. The first wave of black migration followed the Civil ...
May 4, 2024 · Although not nearly as destructive as the 1871 conflagration, the fire of 1874 led to important changes in the city. This is the story of the Second Great Chicago Fire. The first alarm sounded around 3:30 in the afternoon on Tuesday, July 16, 1874.
6 days ago · The paper gained in stature through its coverage of the American Civil War. Following the war, it called repeatedly for government reforms, and Medill was elected mayor of Chicago. He bought a controlling ownership interest in the Tribune in 1874 and continued as publisher until his death.
May 2, 2024 · In 1875, officials decided the new fire department should have its own building. They set up shop in the former DuPage County Courthouse at Central Park. In 1887, the department purchased a...
