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United States Library of Congress
On April 24, 1800, the United States Library of Congress is founded. -
President Thomas Jefferson
On February 17, 1801, Thomas Jefferson is elected as the 3rd president of the United States. -
Declaration of War
On May 10, 1801, Tripoli declares war against the United States. -
The First Lady Passes
On May 22, 1802, Martha Washington passes. -
The State of Ohio
On March 1, 1803, Ohio is admitted to the Union as the 17th U.S. state. -
The Louisiana Purchase
On April 30, 1803, President Thomas Jefferson purchases the Louisiana Territory from Napoleon's France. -
Lewis and Clark
On May 14, 1804, ordered by Thomas Jefferson, Lewis and Clark begin their expedition. -
The Death of Hamilton
On July 11, 1804, a duel between Alexander Hamilton and Vice President Aaron Burr results in the death of Hamilton. -
Aaron Burr Arrested
On February 17, 1807, Vice President Aaron Burr is arrested for treason in Alabama. -
Aaron Burr Acquitted
On September 1, 1807, Vice President Aaron Burr is acquitted of treason. -
The American Fur Company
On April 6, 1808, the American Fur Company is incorporated by John Jacob Astor. -
President James Madison
On December 7, 1808, James Madison was elected as the 4th President of the United States. -
The Inauguration of James Madison
On March 4, 1809, James Madison was inaugurated. -
The Pacific Fur Company
On June 23, 1810, the Pacific Fur Company is formed by John Jacob Astor. -
The Battle of Tippecanoe
On November 7, 1811, at the battle of Tippecanoe, Indian warriors are defeated by William Henry Harrison. -
Naval Battles
On August 13, 1812, August naval battles in the War of 1812 begin with the United States Navy defeating the British. -
The Battle of York
On April 27, 1813, the Battle of York is held when American troops raid and destroy, but do not occupy the city. -
Battle of Stoney Creek
On June 6, 1813, Americans lose the Battle of Stoney Creek to a British army. -
The Battle of Lake Erie
On September 10, 1813, the Battle of Lake Erie is won by the American navy. -
The Battle of Thames
On October 5, 1813, a United States victory at the Battle of Thames. -
The Burning of The White House
On August 24, 1814, The White House is burned by the British during the War of 1812. -
The Battle of Lake Champlain
On September 11, 1814, the Battle of Lake Champlain is won by U.S. naval forces. -
End of the War of 1812
On December 24, 1814, a peace treaty is signed, bringing an end to the War of 1812. -
The Arikara Indian War
On August 9, 1823 - Arikara Indian War begins. -
Inauguration of John Adams
On March 4, 1825, John Quincy Adams is inaugurated as President. -
Inauguration of Andrew Jackson
On March 4, 1829, Andrew Jackson is inaugurated as President. -
Invention of the Typewriter
On July 23, 1829, William Austin Burt invents and patents the typewriter. -
The Black Hawk War
On April 8, 1832, the Black Hawk War begins -
The Alamo
On February 23, 1836, the battle for the Alamo is waged in San Antonio, Texas. -
The Battle of San Jacinto
On April 21, 1836, the battle of San Jacinto is waged with Sam Houston leading the Texas army to victory. -
Inauguration of Van Buren
On March 4, 1837, Martin Van Buren is inaugurated as president. -
The Beginning of War
On May 8, 1846, the first major conflict of the Mexican War occurs. War is declared by the United States against Mexico on May 13, backed by southerners while northern Whigs were in opposition. Ten days later, Mexico declares war back. -
The Battle for Mexico City
On September 8, 1847, the Battle for Mexico City is fought -
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
On February 2, 1848, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the Mexican War -
President James Buchanan
On March 4, 1857, James Buchanan is sworn into office as the 15th President of the United States. -
President Lincoln
On March 4, 1861, Abraham Lincoln is sworn in as president of the United States. -
The Battle of Bull Run
On July 21, 1861, the first Battle of Bull Run at Manassas, Virginia occurs. -
The Emancipation Proclamation
On September 22, 1862, Abraham Lincoln issues the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation -
Assassination of Lincoln
On April 14, 1865, Abraham Lincoln is assassinated in Ford's Theatre, Washington, D.C.. -
The Thirteenth Amendment
On December 18, 1865, the Thirteenth Amendment, abolishing slavery, takes effect. -
The Battle of the Washita River
On November 27, 1868 - The Battle of the Washita River ends. -
The Civil Rights Act
On March 1, 1875, the Civil Rights Act is passed by the United States Congress. -
The Battle of Little Big Horn
On June 25, 1876, the Battle of Little Big Horn occurs. -
The Washington Monument
On August 2, 1876, legislation is approved for the federal government to complete the Washington Monument.