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1853 in United States of America

Explore 6 historical events and records for United States of America in 1853.

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Historical records for United States of America in 1853

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District Attorney

Dawes, Henry Laurens · Western Massachusetts · District Attorney · Government / Massachusetts Government

Serves as district attorney for the western district of Massachusetts.

Minister of Great Britain

Buchanan, James · Minister of Great Britain · Government / Democratic Party Government

Appointed Minister of Great Britain

President of USA

Pierce, Franklin · President of USA · Government / Democratic Party Government

Appointed President of the USA, 14th President

Secretary of Navy

Dobbin, James Cochran · Secretary of Navy · Government / Government of USA

Appointed Secretary of the Navy

Trade Relations at Tokyo Bay

Perry, Matthew · Tokyo Bay · Warfare / Military

Sails a flotilla of US warships to the mouth of Tokyo Bay & opens Japan to trade

Vice President of USA

King, William · Washington · Vice President of USA · Government / Democratic Party Government

Appointed Vice President of the USA

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