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1839 in United States of America

Explore 5 historical events and records for United States of America in 1839.

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Historical records for United States of America in 1839

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1839

Governor

Polk, James Knox · Tennessee · Governor of Tennessee · Government / Government of Tennessee

Elected Governor of Tennessee

1839

Saints Settle At Commerce Illinois

Smith, Joseph · Commerce Illinois · Religion / Mormon Church

After expulsion from Missouri, Joseph Smith and followers gathered at Commerce, which became Nauvoo.

1839

The Fall of the House of Usher

Poe, Edgar Allen · Arts / Literature

Publication of "The Fall of the House of Usher"

1839

United States Exploring Expedition

Wilkes, Charles · Southern Ocean · Lieutenant · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Commands the United States Exploring Expedition as it enters Antarctic waters

1839

Van Buren Renews Treasury Appeal

Buren, Martin van · Washington DC · Government Official · Government / Democratic Party Government

The administration persisted in its campaign for an independent Treasury despite continued disputes over banking policy.

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