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Explorers Come to Washington
The first European who set foot in Washington was Bruno Heceta of Spain, who landed near Point Grenville in 1775. -
Lewis and Clark Come to Washington
Lewis, Clark, Sacajwea, and the other members of th expedition set foot in Washington for the first time. -
Washington becomes a territory
Washington becomes it's own territory. -
The Pig War
The United States and Great Britan nearly go to war when a British pig goes into an American farmer's potato field and the farmer kills the pig. -
Washington becomes a state
Washington becomes the 42nd state of the United States. -
Washington allows women to vote
After lots of protests Washington lets women vote. -
The Grand Coulee Dam is Finished
The Grand Coulee Dam, the largest dam in the U. S. and 3rd largest in the world, is completed. -
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The Seattle World's Fair Opens and Closes
The Seattle Space Needle was built for the 1962 Worlds Fair in Seattle. -
Mount St. Helens Erupts
Mount St. Helen erupts, ash and rock spew from Mount St. Helens. -
Gary Locke Becomes Govenor
Gary Locke is sworn into office as the first Chinese governor of the United States.
