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Moments that shaped New York

1624
New Amsterdam Founded
1624

New Amsterdam Founded

In 1624, Dutch colonists established New Amsterdam at the southern tip of Manhattan Island...

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1788
New York Statehood
1788

New York Statehood

New York ratified the United States Constitution on July 26, 1788, becoming the eleventh s...

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1825
Erie Canal Opens
1825

Erie Canal Opens

The completion of the Erie Canal in 1825 connected the Hudson River to the Great Lakes, cr...

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1883
Brooklyn Bridge Opens
1883

Brooklyn Bridge Opens

The Brooklyn Bridge opened in 1883, connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn across the East Rive...

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1886
Statue of Liberty Dedicated
1886

Statue of Liberty Dedicated

The Statue of Liberty was dedicated in New York Harbor on October 28, 1886, a gift from th...

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1892
Ellis Island Opens
1892

Ellis Island Opens

Ellis Island opened as a federal immigration station in 1892, processing millions of immig...

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1929
Wall Street Crash
1929

Wall Street Crash

The stock market crash that began on October 24, 1929, on Wall Street in New York City tri...

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1946
United Nations Headquarters
1946

United Nations Headquarters

The United Nations established its permanent headquarters in New York City in 1946, making...

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2001
September 11 Attacks
2001

September 11 Attacks

On September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks destroyed the Twin Towers of the World Trade Cent...

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Modern Era
Finance, Culture, and Immigration
Modern Era

Finance, Culture, and Immigration

Today, New York City is one of the most important financial, cultural, and media centers i...

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