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Thomas Jefferson Becomes President
Thomas Jefferson takes his seat as the third U.S. president, where he will stay until 1809. -
Battle of Waterloo
Napoleon Bonaparte surrenders after a devastating loss at the Battle of Waterloo, ending the Napoleonic Wars in Europe. -
The Missouri Compromise
The Missouri Compromise precariously balancing the practice of enslavement holds the Union together, temporarily at least -
Battle of the Alamo
A tragic siege at the Alamo becomes a legendary battle in the Texas War for Independence. -
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Irish Immigrate to America
Ireland is ravaged by the Great Famine, spurring one of the great migrations of people to the U.S. -
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The Civil War
The United States is divided because of the Civil War. -
Ulysses S. Grant Becomes President
A hero of the Civil War, Ulysses S. Grant (1822–1885) becomes president of the United States. -
Brooklyn Bridge Opens
The Brooklyn Bridge opens with a huge celebration, and the crush of visitors results in a disaster a week later.
