Tag: today in history
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13th Amendment Passed
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January 31, 1865, the Thirteenth Amendment passed in the House of Representatives.
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Library of Congress Reestablished
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January 30, 1815, the Library of Congress was reestablished with Thomas Jefferson’s personal collection.
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Indian Removal Act of 1830
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January 27, 1825, President Monroe approved the Indian Removal Act of 1830.
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First Printed Hebrew Bible
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January 26, 1482, the first printed edition of the Hebrew Bible was completed.
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JFK’s Live News Conference
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January 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy became the first president to deliver a live television news conference.
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UN’s First Resolution
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January 24, 1946, the United Nations General Assembly passed its first resolution.