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Washington was the first American hero, and without doubt is the most important man in American history. Contemporaries described him as a giant among men in both physical stature and character. He stood over six feet tall and weighed 190 to 200 pounds. His frame exuded strength; his countenance was firm but agreeable.
The Twelfth Amendment to the United States Constitution takes effect, June 15, 1804. Battle of Sitka, October 1804. The Territory of Orleans is organized and the District of Louisiana is created, October 1, 1804. The Territory of Michigan is organized, June 30, 1805.
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Aug 12, 2019 · US History Timeline: The Dates of America’s Journey is a comprehensive website that explores the history of the key people, dates, and events in the timeline of the birth of a new nation - the United States of America. Whether you are interested in the history of the umbrella, chocolate, alcohol, antibiotics, or the discovery of America, you will find engaging and informative articles that ...
On January 8, 1815, a ragtag army under the command of Andrew Jackson decisively defeated British forces in the Battle of New Orleans, even though the War of 1812 had actually already ended. News of the Treaty of Ghent (December 24, 1814) had yet to reach the combatants. The American victory made a national figure of future president Jackson ...
U.S. History Primary Source Timeline. Explore important topics and moments in U.S. history through historical primary sources from the Library of Congress. Colonial Settlement, 1600s - 1763; The American Revolution, 1763 - 1783; The New Nation, 1783 - 1815; National Expansion and Reform, 1815 - 1880; Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Feb 13, 2015 · April 21, 1789 - John Adams sworn in as the 1st US Vice President. April 30, 1789 - George Washington sworn in as the 1st US President. September 25, 1789 - US Congress adopts the Bill of Rights (containing the 1st 10 Amendments) and sends it to the states to be ratified. September 29, 1789 - US Army established.
1507-04-25 German cartographer Martin Waldseemüller is the first to use the name America on his world map "Universalis Cosmographia". 1619-07-30 House of Burgesses Virginia forms, 1st elective American governing body. 1619-08-20 Slavery begins in America: 1st known African Americans (approx. 20) land at Point Comfort (Fort Monroe), Virginia ...
