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White house
President John Adams became the first President to live in the White House, then it was known as the Executive Mansion and 16 days later, the U.S. Congress holds its first session in Washington, D.C. -
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson is elected President of the United States, in a vote of the House of Representatives after tying with Aaron Burr, his Vice President. -
Louisiana Purchase
Discussions to buy New Orleans begin when Monroe and Livingston sail to Paris, ending with the complete purchase of the Louisiana Purchase 3 months later. On April 30, 1803. -
American Duel
The duel between Alexander Hamilton and Vice President Aaron Burr, longtime political rivals, occurs in Weehawken, New Jersey, culminating in the death of Hamilton. -
Battle at Derma
American Marines and Berbers attack the Tripoli city of Derma. Land and Naval forces would battle against tripoli until peace concluded with the United States on June 4, 1805. -
Slave importation
Congress passes an act that prohibits the importation of slaves into any port within the confines of the United States from any foreign land. It was to take effect on January 1, 1808. -
Federal Government
The Supreme Court rules that the power of the federal Government is greater than that of any individual state. -
James Madison
James Madison is Inaugurated, succeeding Thomas Jefferson as President. -
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War of 1812
President James Madison asks Congress to declare war on the United Kingdom. June 18, 1812 Madison signs the Declaration after Congress approves war with Great Britain. August 24, 1814 the White House is burned. Madison has to evacuate. December 24, 1814 a peace treaty is signed between the British and American Governments at Ghent, bringing an end to the war of 1812. -
Star Spangled Banner
Francis Scott Key writes the words to the Star Spangled Banner during the twenty-five hour bombardment of Fort McHenry at the head of the river leading to the Baltimore harbor. -
James Monroe
James Monroe is inaugurated as the President of the United States. -
Flag adopted
The flag of the United States is officially adopted by Congress. -
Missouri compromise
The Missouri compromise bill, sponsored by Henry Clay passes the U.S. Congress. This allowed slaves in Missouri but not in any locations to the West of the Mississippi river. -
Women strike
The first strike by female workers occurs in Pawtucket, Rhode Island -
John Quincy Adams
John Quincy Adams is inaugurated as President, His Vice President was John C. Calhoun. -
internal combustion engine
The internal combustion engine named " Gas or Vapor engine" is patented by American Samuel Morey. -
Railroad
The first passenger railroad in the U.S. begins -
Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson is inaugurated President of the United States -
Typographer
William Austin Burt, of the United States invents and patents the typewriter, at the time called the typographer. -
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Texas and the Alamo
The battle for the Alamo is waged in San Antonio, Texas when 3,000 Mexican troops under Santa Ana attack the mission and its 189 defenders. Texas troops lose the battle after a 13 day siege. On March 2, 1836, Texas independence was declared. -
The first revolver
The patent for the first revolver is awarded to Samuel Colt. -
Martin Van Buren
Martin Van Buren is inaugurated as President of the United States. -
Van Buren out
President Martin Van Buren is defeated by William Henry Harrison. -
William Harrison
President William Henry Harrison dies from Pneumonia. -
John Tyler
Vice President John Tyler Succeeds William Henry Harrison after his death. -
Tires are born
The patent for Vulcanization, the process for strengthening rubber, is granted to Charles Goodyear. -
James K Polk
James K Polk was Inaugurated as the President of the United States. -
Zachary Taylor
Zachary Taylor was inaugurated as the President of the United States. -
Millard Fillmore
Millard Fillmore is inaugurated as the President of the United States. One day after Zachary Taylor died. -
Franklin Pierce
Franklin Pierce wins the Presidency. -
New party is born
The Republican party is founded. -
James Buchanan
James Buchanan is inaugurated as the President of the United States. -
Light the way
The Cape Lookout, North Carolina lighthouse, is lit for the first time. -
Confederate states
in Montgomery, Alabama the convention to form the Confederate state of America opens. Four days later, with Jefferson Davis as President, Seven Southern states officially set up the C.S.A. -
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln is inaugurated as the President of the United States. -
Bull run
The first battle of bull run Manassas, Virginia occurs. -
Emancipation
President Lincoln issues the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, stating all slaves in places of rebellion against the Federal Government would be free as of January 1, 1863. -
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Gettysburg
The battle of Gettysburg took place, over 51,000 were left dead, wounded, or missing. -
Gettysburg Address
Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address in a cemetery in Pennsylvania. Many believe his speech to be the best speech in American history. It captured the essence of the Civil war as both sacrifice and inspiration. -
Assassination
Abraham Lincoln is assassinated in Ford's theater, Washington, D.C.. He was shot by John Wilkes Booth. -
Andrew Johnson
Andrew Johnson was Inaugurated as President of the United States after Lincoln was assassinated. -
Thirteenth Amendment
The Thirteenth Amendment, Abolishing slavery, takes effect. -
Klu Klux Klan
The Klu Klux Klan is formed. -
Impeachment trial
The Impeachment trial for Andrew Johnson begins in the Senate. Johnson was charged with violating the tenure of office act by trying to remove the Secretary of war, Edwin M. Stanton, the President was acquitted by one vote. -
Ulysses S Grant
Ulysses S Grant was inaugurated as President of the United States. -
Changes in Congress
The first African-American was sworn into Congress, he joined the Senate. -
let's vote
The 15th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified by the Secretary of State. It gave the right to vote to black Americans. -
Little Big Horn
the Battle of Little Big Horn occurs.
