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1800-1876

  • The White House

    President John Adams is the first president to live in the White House.
  • Thomas Jefferson elected

    On this day, Thomas Jefferson was elected as the 3rd President of the United States
  • Thomas Jefferson Inauguration

    On this day, Thomas Jefferson was inaugurated.
  • The Louisiana Purchase

    On this day, the United States took the title of the Louisiana Purchase.
  • Lewis & Clark

    On this day, Lewis and Clark began their expedition.
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    War of 1812

    During this time, the War of 1812 took place.
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    James Monroe elected as President

    During this time, James Monroe was elected as the 5th President of the United States.
  • The United States flag

    On this day, the United States adopted the flag.
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    James Monroe elected for his second term

    During this time, James Monroe was elected to serve his second term as President of the United States.
  • John Quincy Adams elected

    On this date, John Quincy Adams was elected as President.
  • John Quincy Adams Inauguration

    On this date, John Quincy Adams was inaugurated for President.
  • Andrew Jackson inauguration

    On this day, Andrew Jackson was inaugurated for President.
  • Andrew Jackson's second Inauguration

    On this date, Andrew Jackson was inaugurated for his second term of President.
  • Martin Van Buren's inauguration

    Martin Van Buren is inaugurated for President.
  • YMCA

    The first YMCA opened on this date.
  • The Kansas-Nebraska Act

    On this date, the Kansas-Nebraska Act became law.
  • Emancipation Proclamation

    On this date, Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
  • The Gettysburg Address

    On this date, Abraham Lincoln gave his famous Gettysburg Address.