Nov 20,1942 - Present
THE 46TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
1825 The Ohio Legislature's authorization of the Ohio and Erie Canal and the Miami and Erie Canal ushers in a new era of transportation, reshaping the landscape of the region's commerce.
1825 In a unique turn of events, John Quincy Adams is elected as the sixth President of the United States by the House of Representatives after no candidate secures a majority of electoral votes in the 1824 election.
1825 The era of Caribbean piracy draws to a close as authorities capture and vanquish the notorious pirate Roberto CofresÃ, marking the end of his illustrious and daring career on the high seas.
1825 General Lafayette, a hero of the American Revolutionary War, made history in 1825 by addressing the public at what would later become Lafayette Square in Buffalo during his visit to the United States.
1825 In the bustling metropolis of New York City, the first cornerstone is laid for Fort Hamilton. This strategic fortification is a testament to the city's importance and its role in safeguarding the nation's interests during a pivotal period in American history.
1825 A historic proclamation of independence, as the Bolivian Declaration of Independence was officially announced, symbolizing Bolivia's sovereignty and freedom from colonial rule.
1825 The declaration of Uruguay's independence by the Thirty-Three Orientals marks a pivotal moment in the nation's history and sovereignty.
1825 Portuguese and Brazilian diplomats sign the Treaty of Rio de Janeiro, formally recognizing Brazilian independence from Portugal.
1825 The Stockton and Darlington Railway, the world's first public railway to use steam locomotives, was ceremonially opened on September 27, 1825. This event marked a major milestone in the history of transportation and industrialization.
1825 The historic ship Restauration arrives in New York Harbor from Norway, marking the genesis of Norwegian immigration to the United States.
1825 A groundbreaking moment occurred in 1825 when the Erie Canal opened, providing a direct water passage from the Hudson River to Lake Erie.
1825 Russia's Decembrist revolt, fueled by liberal ideals, challenged Czar Nicholas I's rule but ultimately faced suppression, leaving an enduring legacy of resistance.
1825 Once again, the Treaty of St. Louis took center stage in 1825 as it was proclaimed, this time involving the United States and the Shawnee Nation, a testament to the significance of diplomacy in shaping the nation's history.
1825 A significant turning point in Native American history occurs as the U.S. Congress approves Indian Territory (now Oklahoma), paving the way for the forced relocation known as the "Trail of Tears."
1825 The Creeks, amid a momentous decision, relinquish their ancestral lands in Georgia, ceding them to the United States government through the Treaty of Indian Springs. A westward migration beckons, with the promise of a new homeland.
