Category Archives: 1820s

U.S. Vice President Schuyler Colfax born in New York City 200 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1823)


Video: 'Schuyler Colfax, early Indiana Republican and Vice President'

(Sunday, March 23, 1823)Schuyler Colfax, the 17th vice president of the United States who served from 1869 to 1873 during the first administration of President Ulysses S. Grant, was born today in New York City. Continue reading U.S. Vice President Schuyler Colfax born in New York City 200 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1823)

U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes born in Delaware, Ohio 200 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1822)


Video: 'Rutherford B. Hayes: His Fraudulency (1877 - 1881)'

(Friday, October 4, 1822)Rutherford B. Hayes, the 19th president of the United States from 1877 to 1881, was born Rutherford Birchard Hayes today in Delaware, Ohio. Continue reading U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes born in Delaware, Ohio 200 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1822)

U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant born in Point Pleasant, Ohio 200 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 27 1822)


Video: 'American Experience: Ulysses S. Grant (PBS)'

(Saturday, April 27, 1822)Ulysses S. Grant, an American military officer and politician who served as the 18th president of the United States from 1869 to 1877, was born Hiram Ulysses Grant today in Point Pleasant, Ohio. Continue reading U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant born in Point Pleasant, Ohio 200 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 27 1822)

U.S. President James Monroe, Vice President Daniel D. Tompkins inaugurated for second terms of office 200 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 5 1821)


Video: 'Change of Address, Episode 9: Monroe's Second Inaugural'

(Monday, March 5, 1821, approximately noon local time) — James Monroe, 62, was inaugurated today for a second term as the fifth president of the United States in the newly refurbished House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., with Chief Justice John Marshall administering the oath of office.
Continue reading U.S. President James Monroe, Vice President Daniel D. Tompkins inaugurated for second terms of office 200 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 5 1821)

U.S. Vice President John C. Breckinridge born in Lexington, Kentucky 200 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 16 1821)


Video: 'Worst 5 Vice Presidents in American History' (Breckinridge at 2:43)

(Tuesday, January 16, 1821)John C. Breckinridge, the 14th and youngest-ever vice president of the United States, who served during the administration of President James Buchanan (1857–1861), was born today at Thorn Hill, his family’s estate near Lexington, Kentucky.
Continue reading U.S. Vice President John C. Breckinridge born in Lexington, Kentucky 200 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 16 1821)

U.S. President Monroe re-elected without major opposition 200 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1820)


Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1820'

(Wednesday, December 6, 1820, during the United States presidential election, 1820) — James Monroe, a Democratic-Republican from Virginia, was re-elected as the fifth President of the United States today without a major opponent. Continue reading U.S. President Monroe re-elected without major opposition 200 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1820)

Jackson sworn in as 7th POTUS, VP Calhoun begins 2nd term 190 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1829)


Video: 'The 1829 Inauguration of Andrew Jackson'

(Wednesday, March 4, 1829) — Andrew Jackson, 61, was inaugurated as the 7th President of the United States today on the East Portico of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., with Chief Justice John Marshall administering the oath of office. Continue reading Jackson sworn in as 7th POTUS, VP Calhoun begins 2nd term 190 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1829)

Andrew Jackson defeats John Q. Adams, elected POTUS 190 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 2 1828)


Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1828'

(Tuesday, December 2, 1828, during the United States presidential election, 1828) — Former Democratic U.S. Senator Andrew Jackson of Tennessee was elected President of the United States today, defeating National Republican incumbent U.S. President John Quincy Adams of Massachusetts. Continue reading Andrew Jackson defeats John Q. Adams, elected POTUS 190 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 2 1828)