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1800 in America

  • Pony Express

    Pony Express

    In 1860 the Pony Express begins. The Pony Express was used to send mail.
  • President Abraham Lincoln

    President Abraham Lincoln

    In the year of 1861 Abraham Lincoln becomes the President.
  • African American Soldiers

    African American Soldiers

    In 1862 Congress authorizes Union Army to accept African American soldiers.
  • Nickel

    Nickel

    In 1866 the five cent coin was authorized by Congress to be called a nickel.
  • Alaska

    Alaska

    In 1867 the United States purchase Alaska territory from Russia.