The DFT Barber Series Basic Set Coin Album
In 1892, the "Pledge of Allegiance" was first recited in unison by students in U.S. public schools to mark the 400th anniversary of the Columbus Day holiday.
In 1892, the "Pledge of Allegiance" was first recited in unison by students in U.S. public schools to mark the 400th anniversary of the Columbus Day holiday.
The 1893 World's Fair, also known as the World's Columbian Exposition, opens to the public in Chicago.
The 1893 World's Fair, also known as the World's Columbian Exposition, opens to the public in Chicago.
In 1894, three thousand Pullman Palace Car Company workers go on a "wildcat" strike in Illinois, setting the stage for Federal government intervention in the private sector to settle the strike.
In 1894, three thousand Pullman Palace Car Company workers go on a "wildcat" strike in Illinois, setting the stage for Federal government intervention in the private sector to settle the strike.
In 1895, the US Supreme Court decides In re Debs, ruling that the federal government has the ability to regulate interstate commerce, legalizing the military suppression of the Pullman Strike.
In 1895, the US Supreme Court decides In re Debs, ruling that the federal government has the ability to regulate interstate commerce, legalizing the military suppression of the Pullman Strike.
In 1896, the US Supreme Court rules in Plessy v. Ferguson, upholding segregation by race and introducing the "separate but equal" doctrine that would remain the law of the land for the next fifty years.
In 1896, the US Supreme Court rules in Plessy v. Ferguson, upholding segregation by race and introducing the "separate but equal" doctrine that would remain the law of the land for the next fifty years.
The miners strike of 1897 begins. The strike would successfully establish the United Mine Workers Union and brought about the 8-hour work day to the mines.
The miners strike of 1897 begins. The strike would successfully establish the United Mine Workers Union and brought about the 8-hour work day to the mines.
In 1899, Martha M. Place becomes the first of 26 women (including one juvenile) to die in the electric chair when she was executed on April 8, 1899, at age 44, at Sing Sing prison for killing her stepdaughter.
In 1899, Martha M. Place becomes the first of 26 women (including one juvenile) to die in the electric chair when she was executed on April 8, 1899, at age 44, at Sing Sing prison for killing her stepdaughter.
In 1900, the Gold Standard Act is ratified placing United States currency on the gold standard.
In 1900, the Gold Standard Act is ratified placing United States currency on the gold standard.
In 1901, US President Theodore Roosevelt asks the United States Congress to curb the power of trusts "within reasonable limits."
In 1901, US President Theodore Roosevelt asks the United States Congress to curb the power of trusts "within reasonable limits."
In 1902, US President Roosevelt prosecutes the Northern Securities Company for violation of the Sherman Act.
In 1902, US President Roosevelt prosecutes the Northern Securities Company for violation of the Sherman Act.
In 1903, the United States Senate ratifies the Hay-Herran Treaty, granting the United States the right to build the Panama Canal. When the Colombian Senate later rejects the treaty, the U.S. urges Panama to proclaim independence from Columbia.
In 1903, the United States Senate ratifies the Hay-Herran Treaty, granting the United States the right to build the Panama Canal. When the Colombian Senate later rejects the treaty, the U.S. urges Panama to proclaim independence from Columbia.
In 1904, the United States gains control of the Panama Canal Zone for $10 million, leading to the phrase "dollar diplomacy".
In 1904, the United States gains control of the Panama Canal Zone for $10 million, leading to the phrase "dollar diplomacy".
Making use of its Power to Regulate Interstate commerce, the United States Congress passes the Meat Inspection Act and Pure Food and Drug Act in 1906.
Making use of its Power to Regulate Interstate commerce, the United States Congress passes the Meat Inspection Act and Pure Food and Drug Act in 1906.
In 1907, the Oklahoma Territory joins the Union as Oklahoma, the 46th U.S. state.
In 1907, the Oklahoma Territory joins the Union as Oklahoma, the 46th U.S. state.
In 1908, then U.S. Attorney General Charles Joseph Bonaparte issues an order to immediately staff the Office of the Chief Examiner (later renamed the Federal Bureau of Investigation).
In 1908, then U.S. Attorney General Charles Joseph Bonaparte issues an order to immediately staff the Office of the Chief Examiner (later renamed the Federal Bureau of Investigation).
In 1909, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is founded.
In 1911, the United States Supreme Court declares Standard Oil to be an "unreasonable" monopoly under the Sherman Antitrust Act and orders the company to be dissolved.
In 1911, the United States Supreme Court declares Standard Oil to be an "unreasonable" monopoly under the Sherman Antitrust Act and orders the company to be dissolved.
In 1915, the U.S. House of Representatives rejects proposal to give women the right to vote.
In 1915, the U.S. House of Representatives rejects proposal to give women the right to vote.