(LOOTPRESS) – November 21 carries with it a wide range of moments from American innovation to major political developments, cultural milestones, and turning points in the nation’s wartime history. Some of these events are triumphs, others tragedies, but all of them reflect the evolving story of the United States — a country shaped by invention, conflict, exploration, and the willingness to push boundaries.

Below are ten significant events that took place on this date.

1. 1620 — Mayflower Compact Signed Aboard the Mayflower

Before the Pilgrims even set foot on land at Plymouth, 41 men signed the Mayflower Compact on November 21 (Old Style calendar), creating a system of self-governance. This document marks one of the earliest expressions of democratic principles in America and set the to

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