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Early U.S. ‑ This Day In History

The years following the American Revolution were challenging for the new nation, which struggled with the Articles of Confederation, Shay's Rebellion, Federalism, the Alien and Sedition Acts and more.

1798

U.S. launches the Quasi‑War with France, the first conflict since the Revolution

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1785

Continental Congress sets the dollar as the official  U.S. currency

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1785

Benjamin Franklin reveals his design for bifocal glasses

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1791

Native Americans deliver crushing defeat at the Battle of the Wabash

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1791

Benjamin Banneker writes to Thomas Jefferson, urging justice for African Americans

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This Day in History Video: What Happened on July 11

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This Day in History Video: What Happened on September 18

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This Day in History Video: What Happened on October 13

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This Day in History Video: What Happened on September 27

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1779

John Adams appointed to negotiate peace terms with British

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1790

Benjamin Franklin dies

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1797

USS Constitution launched

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