Profile America: Indian Citizenship
Today, there are over 2 million single-race American Indians possessing full citizenship, and 566 federally recognized tribes.
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Profile America: Youth Is Served
In 1972, the 26th amendment to the Constitution became law effective July 1, lowering the age requirement for voting in national elections from 21 to 18 years old.
Profile America: San Francisco Wired
Sources: Kane’s Famous First Facts
Profile America: First Refinery
America’s first commercial oil refinery was put in operation this month in 1860.
Profile America: Credit Where Credit Is Due
In 1934, President Roosevelt signed the Federal Credit Union Act, promoting the nationwide formation of credit unions.
Profile America: Setting The Bar
On this date 42 years ago was the first purchase of an item to be scanned into a cash register by using the Universal Product Code aka the bar code.
Profile America: Living Color
Saturday, June 25th was the anniversary of the first color television broadcast in 1951.
Profile America: A Fluid Situation
Bottled water has surged in popularity in recent decades.
Profile America: Key Invention
On this date in 1868, Christopher Sholes of Milwaukee, Wisconsin received a patent for the first practical typewriter.
Profile America: Pleasing Squeezing — The Accordion
During June, fans of this neglected musical instrument have been celebrating National Accordion Awareness Month.
Profile America: The First LP ( What’s that?)
Dr. Peter Goldmark of CBS Labs developed the 33 1/3 rpm long-playing record — first shown to the public on this date in 1948.
Profile America: Meet the Beadles
This week 50 years ago, the Beatles’ song “Paperback Writer” topped the pop music charts in America.
Profile America: Happy Father’s Day
The occasion dates back to 1910, when Sonora Dodd of Spokane, Washington wanted to honor her father, who raised six children by himself after his wife died.
Profile America: Yale Man
The first Chinese student to graduate from an American college–Yale University–was Yung Wing.
Profile America: Accident Insurance
America’s first accident insurance company was chartered on this date in 1863 in Hartford, Connecticut.
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