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1782 in United States of America

Explore 6 historical events and records for United States of America in 1782.

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Historical records for United States of America in 1782

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April

12 April 1782

Peace

Franklin, Benjamin · Washington · Warfare / American War of Independence

American-British Peace talks begin when Benjamin Franklin meets Richard Oswald

20 April 1782

Reform of State Symbols

Washington, George · Washington · Politics / Continental Congress

Congress adopts the Great Seal of the United States

October

8 October 1782

Treaty of Commercial

Adams, John Quincy · Washington · Government / Continental

The Treaty of Commerce & Friendship is signed with Holland, negotiated by John Adams

November

30 November 1782

Peace Treaty

Franklin, Benjamin · Warfare / American War of Independence

Puts his signature to the preliminary peace Treaty

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1782

Birth of Martin van Buren

Buren, Martin van · Kinderhook · Politics / Democratic Party

Birth of Martin van Buren, Kinderhook, New York

1782

Notes on Virginia

Jefferson, Thomas · Arts / Literature

Publication of "Notes on Virginia"

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