| North Carolina Joins the Confederacy: A Pivotal Moment in Civil War History | | On May 20, 1861, North Carolina made a historic decision that would forever alter its trajectory and that of the United States. Becoming the eleventh state to secede from the Union, North Carolina's departure underscored the deepening national crisis that erupted into the Civil War. The state’s secession was driven by mounting tensions over states’ rights, slavery, and economic differences between the North and South. This decision was not made lightly; it came after much debate and considerable pressure from neighboring states already aligned with the Confederacy.
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| | Soaring into History: The Air Commerce Act of 1926 | | On May 20, 1926, a pivotal moment in aviation history unfolded as the U.S. Congress passed the Air Commerce Act, a landmark legislation that forever transformed the skies. This act granted the Department of Commerce the authority to license pilots and planes, laying the foundation for a safer and more regulated aviation industry. At a time when air travel was burgeoning but still fraught with risks and inconsistencies, the Air Commerce Act provided a much-needed framework to standardize practices and ensure the competence of pilots and the airworthiness of aircraft.
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