History Of Congress By bailey_lea Mar 3, 1789 King still ruled in England Period: Mar 4, 1789 to Sep 11, 2011 History Of Congress Nov 4, 1800 Henry Clay was elected speaker. Oct 13, 1812 Congress elected war. Oct 13, 1820 Missouri Compromise Feb 5, 1850 Calirfornia became free of slaves. Oct 13, 1852 Clay and Webster died. Oct 13, 1863 Capitol dome was completed. Oct 13, 1917 Asked for Declarastion fo War against Germany. Oct 13, 1941 Attacked by Japan Oct 13, 1953 McCarthy Hearings Oct 13, 1957 Labor Management Hearings
