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1996–1997 Timeline: Going unto all nations
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Going unto all nations
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The Habitat for Humanity Web site debuts on May 1, 1996.
Habitat celebrates its 20th anniversary with a gathering in Atlanta, followed by a 20-house blitz build in Habitat's hometown of Americus, Georgia.
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Habitat dedicates its 50,000th house worldwide in Pensacola, Florida. The 50,001st house is celebrated in Mexico City. The house also represents the 6,500th Habitat house built in Mexico. |
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Habitat for Humanity begins building in its 50th nation, Romania. |
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Jimmy Carter Work Project participants—500 strong—gather in Vác, Hungary to build 10 houses. |
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India's first affiliate, HFH Khammam, celebrates its 12th anniversary and dedicates its 1,000th house. |
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Oprah Winfrey launches her "Build an Oprah House" Project. |
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Habitat's 60,000th house is dedicated in Dallas, Texas. |
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Leaders of the United States Congress kick off National Homeownership Week by beginning work with Habitat on "The Houses That Congress Built." |
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Habitat celebrates 10 years of formal partnership with students through its Youth Programs department. |
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