Immigration Act of 1917
February 5, 1917, the Immigration Act of 1917 became law.
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Washington Elected President
February 4, 1789, Washington was elected to be the first President of the United States.
13th Amendment Passed
January 31, 1865, the Thirteenth Amendment passed in the House of Representatives.
Indian Removal Act of 1830
January 27, 1825, President Monroe approved the Indian Removal Act of 1830.
JFK’s Live News Conference
January 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy became the first president to deliver a live television news conference.
FDR’s Fourth Innauguration
January 20, 1945, President Franklin Roosevelt was sworn in for a fourth term.
First State of the Union
January 8, 1790, George Washington delivered the first State of the Union address.
Hydrogen Bomb Announcement
January 7th, 1953, President Truman announces the hydrogen bomb.
Four Freedoms Speech
January 6, 1941, FDR delivers his four freedoms speech.
Lincoln Elected
November 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected the sixteenth President.