The sandinistas for nicaragua overthrew a 40-year dictatorship
The Enlightenment or Age of Reason was the predominant philosophical movement in the 18th century. Enlightenment philosophers based their ideas in reason as the main source of power. They were very skeptical of the power of the Catholic Church and monarchies as they believed that science and reason were essential to empower people. The most famous Enlightenment philosophers were Kant, Adam Smith, and Voltaire. The main ideas spread during this period were freedom, tolerance and learning.
The Enlightenment Era started after the Dark Middle Ages and preceded the Romantic Period.
ANSWER: The Vietnam War
The last official battle of the Vietnam War happened on this day along with President Ford declaring an end to the Vietnam War.
Increased corporate and personal income taxes
There have been 20 presidents since 1900
