The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution focus on individual rights and were ratified by the states on December 15, 1791. Amendment I protects freedom of expression.
On December 17, 1903, Orville Wright piloted the first flight for 12 seconds and flew 120 feet. On the fourth and final flight, Wilbur flew 59 seconds and 852 feet.
National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day: December 21
Iowa 175th Anniversary of Statehood (1846): December 28
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