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AI-generated historical illustration related to The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

Sep 23, 2026

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire killed 146 workers in 1911. Its aftermath changed how New York—and eventually the nation—approached workplace safety.

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Historical image related to The Civil Rights Act of 1964

Sep 20, 2026

The Civil Rights Act of 1964

Signed on July 2, 1964, the Civil Rights Act gave the federal government new tools against discrimination in public accommodations, employment, education, and federally funded programs. Voting rights and housing discrimination remained unfinished battles.

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