History of science and technology in the United States History of science and technology in the United States This article covers the history of standard time in the United States. ...more on Wikipedia about "History of standard time in the United States"
The use of street lighting was first recorded in London in 1417 when Sir Henry Barton, the mayor, ordered lanterns with lights to be hanged out on the winter evenings between Hallowtide and Candlemasse. However it was introduced to the United States by famed inventor Benjamin Franklin, who was the postmaster of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Because of this, Philadelphia is regarded by many as the birthplace of street lighting in the United States. ...more on Wikipedia about "History of street lighting in the United States"
The United States came into being during the Age of Enlightenment (circa 1680 to 1800), a period in which writers and thinkers rejected the superstitions of the past. Instead, they emphasized the powers of reason and unbiased inquiry, especially inquiry into the workings of the natural world. Enlightenment philosophers envisioned a "republic of science," where ideas would be exchanged freely and useful knowledge would improve the lot of all citizens. ...more on Wikipedia about "Science in the United States"
The Space Race, an informal competition between the United States and the Soviet Union, lasted roughly from 1957 to 1975. It involved the parallel efforts by each of those countries to explore outer space with artificial satellites, to send humans into space, and to land people on the moon. ...more on Wikipedia about "Space Race"
The United States Exploring Expedition was an exploring and surveying expedition of the Pacific Ocean ("the Southern Seas") conducted by the United States Navy from 1838-1842. The voyage, authorized by Congress in 1836, is commonly called the Wilkes Expedition in honor of its commanding officer, U.S. Navy Lt. Charles Wilkes (1798-1877). The expedition was of major importance to the growth of science in the United States. ...more on Wikipedia about "United States Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842"
Under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Aeronautics Branch cooperated with public works agencies on projects that represented an early form of federal aid to airports. Budget cuts and distracting quarrels hampered the branch during this period. It achieved a more unified organizational structure, however, and in 1934 received a new name, the Bureau of Air Commerce. ...more on Wikipedia about "United States government role in civil aviation"
At the time of the American revolution and beyond, the technology and industry of the United States was lagging behind that of its European counterparts, although not by much. In the next century and a half, however, several waves of invention and growth would sweep the fledgeling nation, making its economy one of the largest and most modern in the world. ...more on Wikipedia about "United States technological and industrial history" Don't hesitate to contact stuff on http://www.shortopedia.com
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