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President Abraham Lincoln Signed the Homestead Act – This Day in History
On May 20, 1862, in the midst of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln signed one of the most influential...
Mexican-American War Declared – This Day in History
On May 13, 1846, the United States Congress formally declared war on Mexico, launching a conflict that would reshape the...
Minnesota Is Admitted as the 32nd U.S. State – This Day in History
On May 11, 1858, Minnesota officially entered the United States as the nation’s 32nd state, marking a major milestone in...
The Oklahoma Land Rush – This Day in History
On April 22, 1889, one of the most dramatic scenes in American frontier history unfolded as tens of thousands of...
The Pony Express Began – This Day in History
On April 3, 1860, the Pony Express made its historic debut, launching one of the most daring and iconic mail...
The U.S. Senate Approved the Louisiana Purchase Treaty – This Day in History
On October 20, 1803, the United States Senate approved for ratification a treaty with France under which the United States...
The End of the Lewis & Clark Expedition – This Day in History
On September 23, 1806, after two and a half years traversing some of the most challenging terrain in North America,...
The Battle of Fallen Timbers – This Day In History
On August 20, 1794, near present‑day Toledo, Ohio, U.S. forces under Major General “Mad Anthony” Wayne delivered a decisive blow...
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