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As we mark the sesquicentennial of each southern state’s secession, it might seem like the year ahead is shaping up to be wall-to-wall Civil War. But there’s so much more in the way of ‘Anniversary Journalism’ for us to rehash over the next twelve months. Here’s a look ahead at what we’ll be looking back on, in 2011.
Events are arranged by month, regardless of year, to reflect the order of expected media onslaught.
Above is a Civil War recruiting poster from 1862. I couldn’t hold it for next year—by then we’ll be on to the bicentennial of the War of 1812.
I know. You’ve heard the phrase “military industrial complex”
enough this year, to last you a lifetime. But if you haven’t watched
the actual clip, you MUST.
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John F. Kennedy inauguration.
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It's hard to believe that it's been 25 years since
the Challenger exploded.
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Centennial of Ronald Reagan’s birth.
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The Peace Corps is established. Poster, above
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The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire is depicted in this detail of
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Numerous festivals and events are planned for the centennial
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Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant disaster.
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Siamese twins Chang and Eng Bunker are born in Siam.
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The Freedom Riders bus is firebombed.
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The first Indy 500 was held at the Speedway on Memorial Day.
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Bob Dylan, here on a “poster dress” from 1967, turns 70.
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Hemingway’s death, by self-inflicted gunshot wound,
rated a front-page New York Times obit.
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Jim Morrison dies in Paris at the age of 27. At the time of his death there were reportedly as many as 20 paternity actions pending against him. (Wikipedia)
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August 4, 1961
President Obama might not have much else to celebrate
this year, but he does have a big birthday coming up.
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September 11, 2001
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October 5, 1961
Breakfast at Tiffany’s is released.
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October 7, 2001
The U.S., launching Operation Enduring Freedom,
invades Afghanistan.
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October 18, 1961
West Side Story is released.
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December 2 , 2001
Enron files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. For a detailed
account of Paul Rand’s “crooked E,” read Michael Bierut’s
The Smartest Logo in the Room on Design Observer.
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December 11, 1961
The Vietnam War officially begins, as the first American
helicopters arrive in Saigon along with 400 U.S. personnel.
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