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Native Americans into a System of Reservations
On this day the United States government ordered all Native Americans into a System of Reservations throughout the western lands of the U.S. This issue lead to the Great Sioux War of 1876. -
James A. Garfield is elected president
In 1880 James A. Garfield who is a Republican is elected as President over Winfield S. Hancock who was the Democratic candidate. -
President James Garfield was shot
President James Garfield who was the 20th president was shot by Charles J. Guiteau in the Washington, D.C. railroad system. He passed two months later on September 19, 1881 from an infection from the shooting. Vice President Chester Arthur took his position on September 20 1881. -
The Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act is passed
In 1883 The Civil Service Reform Act is passed by Congress, overhauling federal civil service and establishing the U.S. Civil Service agency. -
The U.S. Supreme Court changes part of the Civil Rights Act of 1875
The U.S. Supreme Cour finds part of the Civil Rights Act of 1875 unconstitutional and decides to now allow individuals and corporations to discriminate based on race. -
President Ulysses S. Grant dies
President Ulysses S. Grant, who was a Civil War hero of federal forces dies in Mt. McGregor, New York. -
The Haymarket riot and bombing
In Chicago, Illinois three days after the start of a general strike in the United States that pushed for an eight hour workday the Haymarket riot and bombing took place. -
Wall Street Journal is published
The very first Wall Street Journal was published in 1889.
