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Election of 1800
On this day Jefferson won a close victory over John Adams in the presidential election. Thomas Jefferson carried eight states while Adams only carried seven. The electoral votes also differed by the small number of seven. -
Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court Decision
The Marbury v. Madison was one of the biggest Supreme Court Decision in history. William Marbury was appointed Supreme Court Justice. James Madison denied his petition claiming that it was unconstitutional. -
Louisiana Purchase
On this day the United States bought most of the middle part of the United States from France. The price for this plot of land was fifteen million dollars. -
Lewis & Clark reach the Pacific Ocean
After searching for a little over a year and a half the volunteers and corps made it to the Pacific Ocean. -
Treaty of Ghent
On this day in history the Treaty of Ghent was signed. This treaty formally ended the War of 1812. This war was between the United States and the United Kingdom who also had the allies of Ireland. -
Andrew Jackson Elected President (1st Term)
On this day in history Andrew Jackson was elected the 7th president of the United States. He was also an honerable member of the United States military. His nickname was "Old Hickory."
