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The United States Library of Congress is founded.
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Thomas Jefferson is elected as the 3rd president of the United States in a vote of the House of Representatives after tying Aaron Burr, his Vice President.
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The first edition of the New York Post is published.
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New Jersey becomes the last northern state to abolish slavery.
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The Battle of York (Toronto, Canada) is held when American troops raid and destroy, but do not occupy the city.
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A peace treaty is signed between the British and American governments at Ghent, bringing to an end the War of 1812.
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Andrew Jackson, now in the Democratic party, is inaugurated as President, replacing John Quincy Adams after his sole term in office.
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The United States continues to expand, increasing its population 33% in one decade to 12,860,702 in the 1830 census. Moving West!
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The first elevator is installed by Elisha Otis on Broadway in New York City.
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