January 14, 1819 |
In a report to Congress Secretary of War John C. Calhoun recommended a series of internal improvements. Among these improvements are the Inland Waterway connecting Boston to Savannah and a post road running from Maine to New Orleans. |
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John C. Calhoun |
February 13, 1819 |
Outgoing House member James Tallmadge of New York presents an amendment to the Missouri statehood bill requiring Missouri to halt the further introduction of slaves to the territory and to provide for the gradual emancipation of the slaves already there. Name frequently listed as Talmadge (a 20th century Georgia Senator) and the date occasionally listed as February 14, the day debate began on the amendment) |
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Missouri Compromise (Compromise of 1820) |
February 13, 1819 |
Bill permitting Missouri to draw up a state constitution to be admitted to the Union comes to the floor of the House. |
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Missouri Compromise (Compromise of 1820) |
February 17, 1819 |
After several days of sharp debate the House passes the Missouri statehood bill including both parts of the Tallmadge Amendment, marking the first legislation demanding the abolition of slavery. The act is sent to the Senate where the bill is never voted on. |
Missouri
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Missouri Compromise (Compromise of 1820) |
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Civil War Firsts |
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abolition |
March 3, 1819 |
Edwin Vose Sumner enters military service at the rank of Second Lieutenant |
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Edwin Vose Sumner |
July 1, 1819 |
Daniel Tyler (14/29) graduates from West Point |
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August 5, 1819 |
Preston Smith Brooks born, Edgefield District, South Carolina |
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Preston S. Brooks |