This Week In American History

This Week In American History: September 24th - September 30th

This Week In American History: September 24th -...

September 24 1789 The Judiciary Act of 1789 was passed by Congress and signed by President George Washington, establishing the Supreme Court of the United States as a tribunal made...

This Week In American History: September 24th -...

September 24 1789 The Judiciary Act of 1789 was passed by Congress and signed by President George Washington, establishing the Supreme Court of the United States as a tribunal made...

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This Week In American History: September 17th - September 23rd

This Week In American History: September 17th -...

September 17 1787 The Constitution of the United States of America was signed by 38 of 41 delegates present at the conclusion of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. During an intensive debate,...

This Week In American History: September 17th -...

September 17 1787 The Constitution of the United States of America was signed by 38 of 41 delegates present at the conclusion of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. During an intensive debate,...

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This Week in American History: September 10th - September 16th

This Week in American History: September 10th -...

September 10 1813 The Battle of Lake Erie marked the first unqualified defeat of a British naval squadron in history. U.S. Captain Oliver Hazard Perry leads a fleet of nine...

This Week in American History: September 10th -...

September 10 1813 The Battle of Lake Erie marked the first unqualified defeat of a British naval squadron in history. U.S. Captain Oliver Hazard Perry leads a fleet of nine...

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This Week In American History: September 3rd - September 9th

This Week In American History: September 3rd - ...

September 3 1777 The American flag was flown in battle for the first time, during a Revolutionary War skirmish at Cooch’s Bridge, Delaware. Patriot General William Maxwell ordered the stars and...

This Week In American History: September 3rd - ...

September 3 1777 The American flag was flown in battle for the first time, during a Revolutionary War skirmish at Cooch’s Bridge, Delaware. Patriot General William Maxwell ordered the stars and...

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This Week In American History: August 27th - September 2nd

This Week In American History: August 27th - Se...

August 27 1921 J E Clair of Acme Packing Co of Green Bay granted an American Football Professional Association (AFPA, forerunner to NFL) franchise, becoming the Acme Packers. Due to roster...

This Week In American History: August 27th - Se...

August 27 1921 J E Clair of Acme Packing Co of Green Bay granted an American Football Professional Association (AFPA, forerunner to NFL) franchise, becoming the Acme Packers. Due to roster...

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This Week In American History: August 20th - August 26th

This Week In American History: August 20th - Au...

August 20 1911 A dispatcher in the New York Times office sent the first telegram around the world via commercial service. The Times decided to send the telegram in order...

This Week In American History: August 20th - Au...

August 20 1911 A dispatcher in the New York Times office sent the first telegram around the world via commercial service. The Times decided to send the telegram in order...

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