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The White House
President John Adams is the first president to live in the White House. -
Thomas Jefferson elected
On this day, Thomas Jefferson was elected as the 3rd President of the United States -
Thomas Jefferson Inauguration
On this day, Thomas Jefferson was inaugurated. -
The Louisiana Purchase
On this day, the United States took the title of the Louisiana Purchase. -
Lewis & Clark
On this day, Lewis and Clark began their expedition. -
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War of 1812
During this time, the War of 1812 took place. -
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James Monroe elected as President
During this time, James Monroe was elected as the 5th President of the United States. -
The United States flag
On this day, the United States adopted the flag. -
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James Monroe elected for his second term
During this time, James Monroe was elected to serve his second term as President of the United States. -
John Quincy Adams elected
On this date, John Quincy Adams was elected as President. -
John Quincy Adams Inauguration
On this date, John Quincy Adams was inaugurated for President. -
Andrew Jackson inauguration
On this day, Andrew Jackson was inaugurated for President. -
Andrew Jackson's second Inauguration
On this date, Andrew Jackson was inaugurated for his second term of President. -
Martin Van Buren's inauguration
Martin Van Buren is inaugurated for President. -
YMCA
The first YMCA opened on this date. -
The Kansas-Nebraska Act
On this date, the Kansas-Nebraska Act became law. -
Emancipation Proclamation
On this date, Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. -
The Gettysburg Address
On this date, Abraham Lincoln gave his famous Gettysburg Address.