Invention of Telegraph
Demonstrates the electric telegraph system
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1838 in United States of America
Explore 16 historical events and records for United States of America in 1838.
Historical records for United States of America in 1838
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January
February
Petition
Introduces 350 petitions against slavery into the House of Representitives
Slavery
Introduces 350 petitions against slavery into the House of Representitives
May
Birth of John Wilkes Booth
Birth of John Wilkes Booth
October
Issues a second neutrality proclamation directed toward Canada
Issues a second neutrality proclamation directed toward Canada
Neutrality
Issues a second neutrality proclamation directed toward Canada
Proclamation of Neutrality
Issues a second neutrality proclamation directed toward Canada
Other events (month unknown)
Adams Speaks Against Texas Annexation
John Quincy Adams spoke in Congress against proposals to annex Texas, arguing that expansion threatened sectional conflict.
Independent Treasury Campaign Continues
Van Buren renewed his efforts to separate the Treasury from banks after the first proposal failed to pass.
Missouri Conflict Leads To Arrest
Joseph Smith was arrested during the violent conflict between Latter Day Saints and their Missouri neighbours.
President of United States of America
Appointed President of the Republic of Texas
Saints Establish Far West Centre
Joseph Smith moved the church's principal gathering activities to Far West amid conflict and internal dissent.
Settlement-Nauvoo
Leads the Mormon settlement of Nauvoo, Illinois
The Code Of Honour
Publication of "The Code Of Honour", a rule book for duelling
The Code Of Honour", a rule book
Publication of "The Code Of Honour", a rule book for duelling
Treasury Officers Plan Public Vaults
Proponents of the subtreasury system envisaged government controlled offices and vaults to handle public receipts.
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