Adam Smith publishes The Theory of Moral Sentiments
Philosophy
1759
John Witherspoon becomes President of the College of New Jersey (Princeton)
Education
1768
French declare the universal rights of man
Human Rights
1789
Progressive income tax introduced in Britain to pay for Napoleonic wars
Trade
1799
William Ellery Channing gives sermon about compatibility of science & the Bible
Religion
1819
Antebellum colleges teach moral philosophy to rebute David Hume's skepticism
Education
1859
Statue of Liberty, a gift from the French, is dedicated
Culture
1886
Ford Foundation launches as private foundation to advance human welfare
Peace
1936
Universal Declaration of Human Rights is proclaimed by United Nations
Human Rights
1948
UN General Assembly gives permanent status to UNICEF
Peace
1953
Paolo Freire publishes "Pedagogy of the Oppressed"
Education
1968
Helsinki Accords codify human rights to improve Communist/West relations
Peace
1975
Amnesty International wins Nobel Peace Prize
Peace
1977
Millennium Development Goals adopted by member states of United Nations
Government
2000
Sustainable Development Goals set by United Nations General Assembly
Government
2015