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1808 ( MDCCCVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and a leap year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar, the 1808th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 808th year of the 2nd millennium, the 8th year of the 19th century, and the 9th year of the 1800s decade.
At the party’s congressional nominating caucus in January 1808, Madison emerged triumphant despite opposition from supporters of former foreign minister James Monroe and Vice Pres. George Clinton . Clinton, who had boycotted the caucus, was nominated to continue as vice president, in part to undermine his presidential ambitions.
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Events. January 1 – Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves ( 1807) comes into effect: The importation of slaves into the United States is banned; this is also the earliest day under the United States Constitution that an amendment can be made restricting slavery.
The year 1808 is often overlooked when historians and commentators discuss key moments in American history. Why was 1808 a pivotal year in American history? Its significance has little to do with ...
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June 14: Battle of Friedland. 1807 ( MDCCCVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar and a common year starting on Tuesday of the Julian calendar, the 1807th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 807th year of the 2nd millennium, the 7th year of the 19th century, and the 8th year of the ...
Dec 6, 2010 · (1808) An Act to Prohibit the Importation of Slaves into any Port or Place Within the Jurisdiction of the United States, From and After the First Day of January, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eight Be it enacted by … Read More(1808) An Act to Prohibit the Importation of Slaves into any Port or Place Within the Jurisdiction of the United States
The 1808 United States elections elected the members of the 11th United States Congress. The election took place during the First Party System. In the aftermath of the Embargo of 1807, the Federalists picked up congressional seats for the first time since their defeat in the 1800 election. However, the Democratic-Republican Party maintained control of the presidency and both houses of Congress.
