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mormons arived in utah -
troop movments
Although the Utah Expedition had begun to gather as early as May under orders from General Winfield Scott, the first soldiers did not leave Fort Leavenworth, Kansas until July 18, 1857 -
Abraham Lincoln becomes president.
a new president has been elected -
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park is established for the enjoyment of the public. -
Statue of Liberty
Statue of Liberty, a gift to the United States from France, is unveiled in New York City harbor -
The United States wins a war
The United States wins a war with Spain which lasts only four months, and America is established as a world power -
Pure Food
Pure Food and Drug Act made it illegal to make or sell food, drugs and alcohol containing improper ingredients, or to give false information on product labels. -
The Titanic
April 14-15: The Titanic, strikes an iceberg in the North Atlantic on its maiden voyage and sinks within hours; 1,517 of 2,100 passengers drown -
Congress approves
June 4: Congress approves the 19th Amendment to the Constitution granting the right to vote to women; the Amendment is passed on to the states for ratification
