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The Palmer Raids began in the US

The Palmer Raids began in the US

1920

The Palmer Raids began in the United States. This was a series of raids and arrests of suspected anarchists and communists that were ordered by Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer. The raids resulted in the arrest of thousands of people and the deportation of hundreds. The Palmer Raids were highly controversial and seen as a violation of civil liberties.

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NASA launched its farthest exploration

NASA launched its farthest exploration

2019

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft flew by the Kuiper Belt object known as Ultima Thule. This was the farthest exploration of any object in our solar system and provided new insights into the formation of our solar system. The flyby was a major achievement for NASA and the scientific community.

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The Federal Rules of Evidence were enacted in the US

The Federal Rules of Evidence were enacted in the US

1975

The Federal Rules of Evidence are enacted in the United States, setting standards for evidence used in federal courts. The rules govern what evidence is admissible and how it is presented in trial, and were established to provide uniformity and fairness in the judicial process. The Federal Rules of Evidence are continually updated and amended as needed, and are considered an important component of the American legal system.

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