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1851 in United States of America

Explore 5 historical events and records for United States of America in 1851.

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Historical records for United States of America in 1851

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March

4 March 1851

Senator

Davis, Jefferson · Government / Government of USA

Davis enters his new term as senator from Mississippi

September

18 September 1851

Editor

Raymond, Henry · New York · Media / Media

1st Editor of the New York Times

18 September 1851

Press

Raymond, Henry · New York · Media / Media

Appointed Editor of the New York Times

Other events (month unknown)

1851

Press

Bloomer, Amelia Jenks · Media / Media

Urges reform of womens clothing in her magazine "The Lilley". Ridiculed for wearing "bloomers"

1851

Uncle toms Cabin

Stowe, Harriet Beecher · Arts / Literature

Publication of "Uncle toms Cabin", 1st serial intsallment

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