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1786 in United States of America

Explore 5 historical events and records for United States of America in 1786.

Historical records for United States of America in 1786

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Articles of Confederarion

Washington, George · Warfare / Shays Rebellion

Attends a Federal Convention producing the Articles of Confederation

Constitution of USA

Washington, George · Warfare / Shays Rebellion

Attends a Federal Convention producing the Articles of Confederation

Convention

Washington, George · Warfare / Shays Rebellion

Attends a Federal Convention producing the Articles of Confederation

Federal Convention

Washington, George · Warfare / Shays Rebellion

Attends a Federal Convention producing the Articles of Confederation

First Consul

Shaw, Samuel · Washington · Government / Continental

Appointed first Consul for the US foreign service, becomes Consul to China

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