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1886 in United States of America

Explore 4 historical events and records for United States of America in 1886.

Historical records for United States of America in 1886

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November

Death of Chester Alan Arthur

Arthur, Chester Alan · Politics / Republican Party

Death of Chester Alan Arthur

December

American Federation of Labor

Gompers, Samuel · Columbus · President of American Federation of Labor · Economy / Labour

Gompers becomes president of the newly formed American Federation of Labor.

Other events (month unknown)

Education

Wilson, Thomas Woodrow · Politics / Democratic Party

Awarded Ph. D at John Hopkins university

History of Womens Suffrage

Stanton, Elizabeth Cady · Humanities / Social Science

Publication of "History of Womens Suffrage"

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