This is a blog post of Creative Gush's Top Ten Moments in U.S. History. What is your top ten moments?
10: D-Day Invasion
The D-Day Invasion on Normandy, France by US and Allied troops happened on June 6, 1944. It was a pivotal point in American history, to strike against Nazi Government.
Many American lives were lost on this day on the beaches of Normandy, but resulted in an Allied victory and an overtaking of the beaches from Nazi control. It would be the first move by US and Allies in destroying Nazi rule.
The D-Day Invasion on Normandy, France by US and Allied troops happened on June 6, 1944. It was a pivotal point in American history, to strike against Nazi Government.
Many American lives were lost on this day on the beaches of Normandy, but resulted in an Allied victory and an overtaking of the beaches from Nazi control. It would be the first move by US and Allies in destroying Nazi rule.
9: The Challenger Disaster
On January 28, 1986 the Space Shuttle: The Challenger launched out of Cape Canaveral, Florida. The mission was to carry out the first flight of the Shuttle-Pointed Tool for Astronomy (SPARTAN-203)/Halley's Comet Experiment Deployable in order to observe Halley's Comet, and carry out several lessons from space as part of the Teacher in Space Project and Shuttle Student Involvement Program (SSIP).
After only 73 seconds of liftoff, the shuttle exploded, after an O-Ring seal in its right solid rocket booster failed at liftoff. Instantly killing all seven crew members: Michael J. Smith, Dick Scobee, Ronald McNair, Ellison Onizuka, Christa McAuliffe, Gregory Jarvis, Judith Resnik.
On January 28, 1986 the Space Shuttle: The Challenger launched out of Cape Canaveral, Florida. The mission was to carry out the first flight of the Shuttle-Pointed Tool for Astronomy (SPARTAN-203)/Halley's Comet Experiment Deployable in order to observe Halley's Comet, and carry out several lessons from space as part of the Teacher in Space Project and Shuttle Student Involvement Program (SSIP).
After only 73 seconds of liftoff, the shuttle exploded, after an O-Ring seal in its right solid rocket booster failed at liftoff. Instantly killing all seven crew members: Michael J. Smith, Dick Scobee, Ronald McNair, Ellison Onizuka, Christa McAuliffe, Gregory Jarvis, Judith Resnik.
8: The First Flight
Orville and Wilbur Wright (The Wright Brothers) would etch their names into the history books on December 17, 1903 when they would successfully fly the first powered plane, in North Carolina.
Even the flight only lasted a mere 17 seconds, it set the tone of what was to come in aviation exploration. From Air Force bombers to American commercial flights to getaway jets, we have the Wright Brothers to thank!
Orville and Wilbur Wright (The Wright Brothers) would etch their names into the history books on December 17, 1903 when they would successfully fly the first powered plane, in North Carolina.
Even the flight only lasted a mere 17 seconds, it set the tone of what was to come in aviation exploration. From Air Force bombers to American commercial flights to getaway jets, we have the Wright Brothers to thank!
7: Vietnam War
The Vietnam War lasted from 1955-1975. US troop evolvement started in 1965 and were pulled out in 1973. This would later result in the fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975. There millions who protested against the war back home. Over 58,000 American lives were lost during the war.
The Vietnam War lasted from 1955-1975. US troop evolvement started in 1965 and were pulled out in 1973. This would later result in the fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975. There millions who protested against the war back home. Over 58,000 American lives were lost during the war.
6: JFK Assassination
President John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963, in Dallas TX. Kennedy was riding in the presidential convertible limousine, with his wife Jackie and the Conallys. John Conally was Governor of Texas at the time, and was sitting in front of Kennedy and was seriously wounded. Kennedy was shot in the back and then fatally shot to the head.
President John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963, in Dallas TX. Kennedy was riding in the presidential convertible limousine, with his wife Jackie and the Conallys. John Conally was Governor of Texas at the time, and was sitting in front of Kennedy and was seriously wounded. Kennedy was shot in the back and then fatally shot to the head.
5: The Civil Rights Act Of 1964
On July 2, 1964, The Civil Rights Act was enacted and was a landmark piece of legislation in the United States, that outlawed major forms of discrimination against racial, ethnic, national and religious minorities and women. It ended unequal application of voter registration requirements and racial segregation in schools, at the workplace and by facilities that served the general public.
On July 2, 1964, The Civil Rights Act was enacted and was a landmark piece of legislation in the United States, that outlawed major forms of discrimination against racial, ethnic, national and religious minorities and women. It ended unequal application of voter registration requirements and racial segregation in schools, at the workplace and by facilities that served the general public.
4: Landing On The Moon
On July 20, 1969, broadcast live on television to a world-wide audience, Neil Armstrong stepped onto the lunar surface and described the event as "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Apollo 11 effectively ended the Space Race and fulfilled a national goal proposed in 1961 by the late U.S. President John F. Kennedy in a speech before the United States Congress, "before this decade is out, of landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to the Earth."
On July 20, 1969, broadcast live on television to a world-wide audience, Neil Armstrong stepped onto the lunar surface and described the event as "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Apollo 11 effectively ended the Space Race and fulfilled a national goal proposed in 1961 by the late U.S. President John F. Kennedy in a speech before the United States Congress, "before this decade is out, of landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to the Earth."
3: American Civil War
The American Civil War has to be one of the most confusing times in American history. It was a time were certain southern states believed in State Rights and retaliated against northern states.
From 1861 - 1865, the country's most brutal war ever fought in, was on it's own soil and own people. Brothers fighting against brothers, as several historians would describe the war. In four long years, over 2% of US population was killed (620,000). That would be equivalent to two million people in today's time.
The American Civil War has to be one of the most confusing times in American history. It was a time were certain southern states believed in State Rights and retaliated against northern states.
From 1861 - 1865, the country's most brutal war ever fought in, was on it's own soil and own people. Brothers fighting against brothers, as several historians would describe the war. In four long years, over 2% of US population was killed (620,000). That would be equivalent to two million people in today's time.
2: September 11th Attacks
Millions of Americans today, will never forget the moment of September 11, 2001. Just 11 years ago, 15 al-Qaeda terrorists boarded 4 US commercial flights, and hijack the planes. American Airlines Flight 11 was the first plane to hit the North Tower of the World Trade Centers. Less than 20 minutes later, United Airlines Flight 175 hit the South Tower.
Moments later, in Washington D.C., the Pentagon was hit by American Airlines Flight 77. At the same moment the Pentagon was hit, passengers aboard United Airlines Flight 93 overtook the hijackers in the cockpit. The plane would crash in a field outside of Township, Pennsylvania. The plan for the hijackers, was believed to strike the plane into the White House or the Capitol.
Nearly 3,000 US civilian lives were lost and over 6,000 injured on September 11, 2001 in New York, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania.
Millions of Americans today, will never forget the moment of September 11, 2001. Just 11 years ago, 15 al-Qaeda terrorists boarded 4 US commercial flights, and hijack the planes. American Airlines Flight 11 was the first plane to hit the North Tower of the World Trade Centers. Less than 20 minutes later, United Airlines Flight 175 hit the South Tower.
Moments later, in Washington D.C., the Pentagon was hit by American Airlines Flight 77. At the same moment the Pentagon was hit, passengers aboard United Airlines Flight 93 overtook the hijackers in the cockpit. The plane would crash in a field outside of Township, Pennsylvania. The plan for the hijackers, was believed to strike the plane into the White House or the Capitol.
Nearly 3,000 US civilian lives were lost and over 6,000 injured on September 11, 2001 in New York, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania.
1: Signing Of The Declaration Of Independence
The signing of the Declaration of Independence is where it all began in the birth of our great nation. It is our nation's birth certificate, and the foundation of why we are here today. So why would it not be number one?!
Thomas Jefferson, our second President of the United States, was selected as the author of the declaration. On July 2nd, it was voted to declare independence from Great Britain. And on July 4, 1776, after Jefferson wrote the declaration, it was ratified and our nation was born. Although, most Americans, don't know that it wasn't until August 2, 1776, the declaration was signed by our founding fathers.
The signing of the Declaration of Independence is where it all began in the birth of our great nation. It is our nation's birth certificate, and the foundation of why we are here today. So why would it not be number one?!
Thomas Jefferson, our second President of the United States, was selected as the author of the declaration. On July 2nd, it was voted to declare independence from Great Britain. And on July 4, 1776, after Jefferson wrote the declaration, it was ratified and our nation was born. Although, most Americans, don't know that it wasn't until August 2, 1776, the declaration was signed by our founding fathers.
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