Causes of the Civil War

Wilmot Proviso

Aug 8, 1846

The Wilmot Proviso, introduced by Democratic Representative David Wilmot of Pennsylvania on August 8, 1846 (just two months after the outbreak of war with Mexico), banned slavery anywhere in any territory that might be acquired from Mexico.

1st Snow fall winter 09-10

Dec 19, 2009

Close to 20 inches of snow fall on Delaware Valley. first of several major snow storms. ETR opens 2hours late on 12/21.