Category: United States Congress

  • Star Spangled Banner Adopted

    Star Spangled Banner Adopted

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    Morgan O’Brien

    March 3, 1931, the Star Spangled Banner was adopted as the national anthem of America.

  • Immigration Act of 1917

    Immigration Act of 1917

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    Morgan O’Brien

    February 5, 1917, the Immigration Act of 1917 became law.

  • Haiti Caraway

    Haiti Caraway

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    Morgan O’Brien

    January 12, 1932, Haiti Ophelia Wyatt Caraway became the first woman elected to the United States Senate.

  • Coinage Act of 1864

    Coinage Act of 1864

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    Morgan O’Brien

    April 22, 1864, the Coinage Act of 1864 was passed by the United States Congress.