Tag: today in history
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Lincoln Memorial Construction Begins
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February 12, 1914, the first stone of the Lincoln Memorial was laid.
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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 Wedding of Queen Victoria to Prince Albert
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February 10, 1840, Queen Victoria married Prince Albert.
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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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Representation of the People Act of 1918
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February 6, 1918, the Representation of the People Act of 1918 was passed in England.
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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.