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United States of America in 1853

Name: United States of America in 1853 historical records
Creator: World History Database

Historical records for United States of America in 1853, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

6Records

6Events

6Named people

3Places

4Categories

Historical records

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1853District AttorneyHenry Laurens Dawes

Western Massachusetts · Government / Massachusetts Government

Serves as district attorney for the western district of Massachusetts.

1853Minister of Great BritainJames Buchanan

Government / Democratic Party Government

Appointed Minister of Great Britain

1853President of USAFranklin Pierce

Government / Democratic Party Government

Appointed President of the USA, 14th President

1853Secretary of NavyJames Cochran Dobbin

Government / Government of USA

Appointed Secretary of the Navy

1853Trade Relations at Tokyo BayMatthew Perry

Tokyo Bay · Warfare / Military

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

1853Vice President of USAWilliam King

Washington · Government / Democratic Party Government

Appointed Vice President of the USA

Names involved

Franklin PierceHenry Laurens DawesJames BuchananJames Cochran DobbinMatthew PerryWilliam King

Places involved

Tokyo BayWashingtonWestern Massachusetts

Provenance

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