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This Week in History, March 24–29: Find out about the Exxon Valdez oil spill, the renaming of Constantinople, and the Three Mile Island nuclear accident

This Week in History, March 24–29: Find out about the Exxon Valdez oil spill, the renaming of Constantinople, and the Three Mile Island nuclear accident

Learn about historic events of March 23–29.
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    Maximilien Robespierre was a radical democrat and key figure in the French Revolution of 1789.
    What Was Robespierre's Role in the French Revolution?
    Engraved portrait of Maximilien Robespierre, shown from the shoulders up with curled hair, a high-collared coat, and a cravat, against a dark background.
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    The bald eagle is a conservation success story—and a national symbol.
    Why is the bald eagle the U.S. national bird?
    A bald eagle on a white column with a blue ribbon labeled national bird, against a faded U.S. map background.
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    On the afternoon of January 6, 2021, supporters of Donald Trump stormed the United States Capitol building.
    What Caused the January 6, 2021, Capitol Attack?
    Protestors with Trump signs and American flags outside the U.S. Capitol.