A Day that Changed America
One day life was going on as usual. Then something shocking happened that forever marked the nation. On one April day in 1865, an American president was assassinated. On an August day almost 100 years later, hundreds of thousands of people marched on our national capital for equal rights. On a morning in September 2001, terrorists attacked civilian targets without warning. Through text, historical photos, and primary sources, these and other events are described that marked turning points in American history.
The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
On September 11, 2001, an entire country ground to a halt as terrorists attacked the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and crashed an airplane near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Step back in time to learn what led up to the attacks, how the tragic events unfolded, and the ways in which one terrible day changed America forever. Lexile: 650
The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
On April 14, 1865, days after the Civil War had come to a close, a gunshot rang out in Ford’s Theatre and President Abraham Lincoln slumped over in his seat. Hours later, the United States had lost its leader. Step back in time to learn about what led up to the assassination, how the fateful evening unfolded, and the ways in which one tragic day changed America forever. Lexile: 720
The Attack on Pearl Harbor
On December 7, 1941, Japan’s surprise attack on the U. S. naval base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, drove the United States into World War II. Step back in time to learn what led up to the attack, how the tragic event unfolded, and the ways in which one infamous day changed America forever. Lexile: 750
The March on Washington
On August 28, 1963, thousands of people marched in Washington, D.C., to demand equal civil rights for Black Americans. Toward the end of the event, Martin Luther King Jr. took the podium and gave what would become his famous "I have a Dream" speech. Step back in time to learn what led up to the March on Washington, how the demonstration unfolded, and the ways in which one inspiring day changed America forever. Lexile: 770
The Apollo 11 Moon Landing
On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong took one giant leap for mankind when he became the first person to set foot on the moon. Step back in time to learn about what led up to the Apollo 11 moon landing, how the historic event unfolded, and the ways in which one remarkable day changed America forever. Lexile: 690
Brown v. Board of Education
On May 17, 1954, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional because separate could never be equal. Step back in time to learn about what led up to Brown v. Board, how the landmark case unfolded, and the ways in which one critical day changed America forever. Lexile: 780
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