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#OnThisDate June 26, 1956: Highway Revolution

Discover How The 1956 Federal-Aid Highway Act Transformed America With 41,000 Miles Of Roads—A Landmark In Infrastructure, Travel, And National Growth.

#OnThisDate June 25, 1864: Digging Victory

Discover How Union Troops Dug A Massive Tunnel On June 25, 1864, At Petersburg—A Bold Civil War Strategy That Led To The Explosive Battle Of The Crater.

#OnThisDate June 24, 1973: Tragedy Upstairs

Discover The Forgotten Story Of The 1973 UpStairs Lounge Fire—America’s Deadliest Gay Bar Tragedy—And How It Changed LGBTQ+ History Forever.

#OnThisDate June 23, 1860: Print Power

Discover How The U.S. Government Printing Office Began On June 23, 1860—Revolutionizing Federal Communication And Public Access To Official Records.

#OnThisDate June 22, 1944: Veterans’ Promise

Discover How The 1944 G.I. Bill Transformed America—From Education To Homeownership—And Why Its Legacy Still Shapes U.S. Society Today.

#OnThisDate June 21, 1942: Coastal Alarm

Discover The 1942 Japanese Attack On Fort Stevens—A Rare WWII Assault On U.S. Soil. Learn What Happened, Why It Mattered, And Its Lasting Impact.