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1,971 AD

The New York Times begins publishing material from the Pentagon Papers.

This question uses 1971 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

Daniel Ellsberg supplied the classified study documenting the United States government's involvement in Vietnam.

2,014 AD

Russia occupies and annexes Crimea after deploying forces and holding a disputed referendum.

This question uses 2014 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

The annexation of Ukrainian territory marked a major escalation in the Russo-Ukrainian conflict.

1,789 AD

George Washington takes the presidential oath at Federal Hall in New York.

This question uses 1789 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

The ceremony inaugurated the first president under the United States Constitution.

1,314 AD

Robert the Bruce defeats Edward II's army at Bannockburn.

This question uses 1314 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

The Scottish victory near Stirling was a major event in the First War of Scottish Independence.

1,913 AD

Woodrow Wilson signs the Federal Reserve Act.

This question uses 1913 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

The law established the framework for the United States Federal Reserve banking system.