November 2, 1948: Truman Defeats Dewey
#OTD20 — November 2, 1948: President Harry Truman defeats Thomas Dewey of New York in one of history’s most shocking political upsets.
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Treaty of Ghent: 24 December 1814
Treaty of Ghent: 24 December 1814 This “Treaty of Peace and Amity Between the United States and Great Britain” was signed on December 24, 1814. It ended the War of 1812, fought between Great Britain and the United States. Great Britain agreed to relinquish claims to the Northwest Territory, and both countries pledged to work
Report and Resolutions of the Hartford Convention: 04 January 1815
Hartford Convention: Report and Resolutions, 04 January 1815 The Hartford Convention was a series of meetings from December 15, 1814, to January 5, 1815, in Hartford, Connecticut, United States, in which New England leaders of the Federalist Party met to discuss their grievances concerning the ongoing War of 1812 and the political problems arising from
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Dolley Madison – Letter to Her Sister, Lucy Todd: 23 August 1814
Dolley Madison: Letter to Her Sister, Lucy Todd, 23 August 1814 On August 23, 1814, from the White House, Dolley Madison penned a letter to her sister Lucy Todd, detailing her plans to evacuate Washington, D.C., amid the War of 1812. While the original letter is missing, Madison provided this copy to her biographer, Margaret
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From Thomas Jefferson to John Bacon: 30 April 1803
From James Madison to Charles Pinckney, 27 November 1802 In this letter from James Madison to Charles Pinckney, Madison discusses the challenges faced in interactions with the Spanish Government, particularly regarding the violation of the Treaty of 1795. Madison emphasizes the significant implications this has on the Western citizens of the U.S., given the crucial
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From James Madison to Charles Pinckney: November 27, 1802
From James Madison to Charles Pinckney, 27 November 1802 In this letter from James Madison to Charles Pinckney, Madison discusses the challenges faced in interactions with the Spanish Government, particularly regarding the violation of the Treaty of 1795. Madison emphasizes the significant implications this has on the Western citizens of the U.S., given the crucial
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Louisiana Purchase Treaty: April 30, 1803
Louisiana Purchase Treaty: April 30, 1803 The Louisiana Purchase, one of the most momentous land deals in U.S. history, took place in 1803 when the United States acquired approximately 828,000 square miles of territory from France. This vast region, stretching from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains, doubled the size of the nation and
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President Thomas Jefferson: First Inaugural Address, March 4, 1801
President Thomas Jefferson: First Inaugural Address In Thomas Jefferson’s First Inaugural Address, delivered in Washington D.C. on March 4, 1801, he addresses the American citizenry as the newly elected third President of the United States. Jefferson conveys a profound sense of humility and acknowledges the tremendous responsibility placed upon him. He acknowledges the diversity of
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Francis Scott Key: The Defence of Fort McHenry, 1814
The Defense of Fort McHenry (The Star-Spangled Banner) During the War of 1812, a noted attorney named Francis Scott Key found himself in the midst of the British onslaught against Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor. After enduring nearly a full day of relentless shelling, Key was certain the British would capture the fort and raise the
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October 31, 1956: Suez Crisis Escalates as UK and France Launch Operation Musketeer
#OTD20 — October 31, 1956: The Suez Crisis escalates as the UK and France launch Operation Musketeer to recapture control of the Suez Canal.