Mississippi

16 Mar 1995

Mississippi formally ratified the Thirteenth Amendment and became the last state to approve the abolition of slavery.

Civil Rights marchers in Canton, Mississippi, were dispersed by tear gas during the 'March Against Fear.'

Three missing members of the Congress of Racial Equality were found partially buried near a dam in Philadelphia, Mississippi.

James Meredith became the first African American to graduate from the University of Mississippi.

Emmett Till is Murdered in Mississippi.

The state of Mississippi became the first to accept the prohibition of alcohol.

The world's favorite soda, Coca-Cola, was sold in glass bottles in Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA.

The three-day Great Chicago Fire was finally extinguished after destroying 3.3 square miles.

Mississippi was admitted to the Union, making it the 20th American state.

The USA signed The Louisiana Purchase in Paris.

The Territory of Mississippi was formally organized.