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1816 in United States of America

Explore 3 historical events and records for United States of America in 1816.

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Historical records for United States of America in 1816

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April

10 April 1816

Second Bank of the United States

Madison, James · Washington · President of USA · Economy / Banking

Madison signs the charter creating the Second Bank of the United States.

October

30 October 1816

Birth of Henry Laurens Dawes

Dawes, Henry Laurens · Cummington · Senator · Government / Government of USA

Born in Cummington, Massachusetts; later serves in the House and Senate.

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1816

Border Settlement

Thompson, David · Government / Government of USA

The USA border is established by a 10 yr survey by David Thompson

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