4 March 1857House of RepresentativesHenry Laurens Dawes
Takes his seat as a United States representative from Massachusetts.
Historical records for United States of America in 1857, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Takes his seat as a United States representative from Massachusetts.
Birth of William Howard Taft
Appointed Chairman of the Committee on Military Affairs
Appointed President of the USA, 15th President
Appointed Vice President of the USA
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