This up-to-date fourth edition of the most important and interesting data—on a day by day basis—throughout American history includes more than 1,400 new entries with information on a wide variety of subjects—both the “important” matters (Supreme Court decisions, war events, scientific breakthroughs, etc.) and the lesser known but thought provoking incidents and phenomena (societal changes, unexpected events) that add richness and depth to American history.

The late Ernie Gross of Onancock, Virginia, retired from a career in newspaper journalism and government public relations.
Roland H. Worth, Jr., is the author of many books. He lives in Richmond, Virginia.

Ernie Gross and Roland H. Worth, Jr.
Format: softcover (8.5 x 11)
Pages: 404
Bibliographic Info: index
Copyright Date: 2012
pISBN: 978-0-7864-4839-5
eISBN: 978-0-7864-9312-8
Imprint: McFarland

Preface      1

January–December      3

Index      345

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