Category: American History
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Julius and Ethel Rosenberg Denied Clemency
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February 11, 1953, President Eisenhower denied all appeals for clemency for Julius and Ethel Rosenberg.
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The College of William and Mary’s Royal Charter
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February 8, 1693, the College of William and Mary was issued a royal charter.
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Washington Elected President
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February 4, 1789, Washington was elected to be the first President of the United States.
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15th Amendment Ratified
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February 3, 1870, the Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified by the states.
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13th Amendment Passed
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January 31, 1865, the Thirteenth Amendment passed in the House of Representatives.
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Library of Congress Reestablished
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January 30, 1815, the Library of Congress was reestablished with Thomas Jefferson’s personal collection.
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Indian Removal Act of 1830
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January 27, 1825, President Monroe approved the Indian Removal Act of 1830.