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1821 in United States of America

Explore 3 historical events and records for United States of America in 1821.

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Historical records for United States of America in 1821

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May

13 May 1821

Invention of Printing Press

Rust, Samuel · New York · Science / Technology

Samuel Rust of New York City patents the 1st practical printing press built in the USA

July

17 July 1821

Rule of Florida

Crawford, William · Florida · Government / Government of USA

Spain cedes Folrida to the USA

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1821

Speaker

Barbour, Philip Pendleton · Washington · Speaker of Congress · Government / Government of USA

Appointed Speaker of Congress

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