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The Democratic National Convention is held in Baltimore. On the ninth ballot the delegates nominate James Polk to run for President and George Dallas for Vice-President
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Siege of Port Hudson
After attempting to storm the walls of Port Hudson, Nathaniel Banks digs in for a siege.
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Battle of Picketts Mill
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