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United States of America in 1792

Historical records for United States of America in 1792, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

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Historical records

April

2 April 1792Coinage ActAlexander Hamilton

Philadelphia · Economy / Currency

The Coinage Act establishes the United States Mint and a decimal national currency.

Other Events

1792Republican PartyThomas Jefferson

Politics / Republican Party

Helps found the Republican Party, defends agrarian interests & states rights

Names involved

Alexander HamiltonThomas Jefferson

Places involved

Philadelphia

Provenance

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