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Historical Moments

Following are key moments in the advance of the progressive movement in the United States. For additional historical entries with political implications, see the other Sections.

• Boston Tea Party -- December 16, 1773
• Publication of Common Sense -- January 10, 1776
• Founding of the Populist Party -- 1889/90
• The Progressive Era -- 1890s-1920s
• Indian Independence Movement -- 1857-1947 (Also listed in Select Catalog/Government/Historical Moments)
• Free Speech Movement -- 1964
• Publication of Unsafe at Any Speed -- 1965
• First public draft card burning to protest the Vietnam War -- October 15, 1965
• Pentagon Papers Trial -- 1971
• South Africa Divestment Movement -- March 10, 1994

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