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Captain James Cook discovers Cape Flattery
Captain James Cook was in search of the Northwest Passage when he discovered Camp Flattery and claimed it for England. -
Oregon Territoy is established
On August 14, 1848, President Polk signed an act that created the Oregon Territory. -
Washington Territory is established
On February 8, 1853, Congress passed an act that created the Washington Territory and President Filmore signed the act. -
Oregon becomes a state
On February 14, 1859, President Buchanan signed the bill that made Oregon a state in the Union. -
Washington becomes a state
On November 11, 1889, the President accepted the Washington constitution and issued the proclomation that Washington was a state.
