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jan 1, 1979 - Creation of the Department of Education

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After President Lyndon's 1964 State of Union speech, the federal government's involvement in education increased significantly. This lead to an establishment of the Department of Education. This event is important to schools both then and now as it emphasized the importance of education.

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Date:

jan 1, 1979
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~ 47 years ago