Lincoln's first inaugural address

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March 4, 1861
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Abraham Lincoln nominated by Republican Party for President

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May 18, 1860
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    The 15th amendment to the Constitution, giving black men the right to vote, declared in effect

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    March 30, 1870
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    Frederick Douglass delivers "Men of Color, To Arms" speech

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    March 21, 1863
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    The Statue of Freedom is set atop the Capitol Dome in Washington DC

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    December 2, 1863
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    Confederacy approves use of black soldiers

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    March 13, 1865
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    Encyclopedia Virginia: Black Confederates

    Daniel Webster delivers speech in support of Union and Constitution

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    March 7, 1850
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    Karl Marx publishes the Communist Manifesto

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    February 21, 1848
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