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1824 in United States of America

Explore 10 historical events and records for United States of America in 1824.

Historical records for United States of America in 1824

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3Places on this page

January

Birth of Thomas Jonathan Stonewall Jackson

Jackson, Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" ยท Clarksburg ยท Warfare / Military

Birth of Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson

November

Election

Adams, John Quincy ยท Politics / Democratic Party

The electoral college ends with Jackson 99, Adams 81, Crawford 41 & Clay 37 votes. Non of the presidential candidates has an overall majority

Election

Clay, Henry ยท Politics / Democratic Party

The electoral college ends with Jackson 99, Adams 81, Crawford 41 & Clay 37 votes

Election

Crawford, William ยท Politics / Democratic Party

The electoral college ends with Jackson 99, Adams 81, Crawford 41 & Clay 37 votes

Election

Jackson, Andrew ยท Politics / Democratic Party

The electoral college ends with Jackson 99, Adams 81, Crawford 41 & Clay 37 votes

Vice President

Calhoun, John Caldwell ยท Vice President of USA ยท Government / Democratic Party Government

Appointed Vice President of the USA

Other events (month unknown)

Capital

Monroe, James ยท Liberia ยท President of USA ยท Government / Government of USA

The capital of Liberia is named after James Monroe

Discovery of South Pass

Strong Smith, Jebediah ยท South Pass ยท Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Discovers South Pass through the Rocky Mountains

Liberia

Monroe, James ยท Liberia ยท President of USA ยท Government / Government of USA

Supports the creation of Liberia for slave labour in Africa

Slavery

Monroe, James ยท Liberia ยท President of USA ยท Government / Government of USA

Supports the creation of Liberia for slave labour in Africa

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