Category Archives: 1780s

Continental Congress declares Articles of Confederation to be in force 240 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 1781)

1780s, American Revolutionary War


Video: 'What Were the Articles of Confederation? | History'

(Thursday, March 1, 1781, noon local time; during the American Revolutionary War, part of the American Revolution) — The Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union, an agreement among the 13 original states of the United States of America that served as its first constitution, came into force today after being ratified by all 13 states.
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U.S. Vice President Richard Mentor Johnson born in Louisville 240 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1780)

1780s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Julia Chinn | Kentucky Life | KET.org' (story of Johnson's relationship with Julia Chinn, a mixed-race slave)

(Tuesday, October 17, 1780) — Richard Mentor Johnson, the ninth vice president of the United States, who served during the administration of President Martin Van Buren (1837–1841), was born today on the settlement of “Beargrass” in the Kentucky frontier and what became present-day Louisville. Continue reading U.S. Vice President Richard Mentor Johnson born in Louisville 240 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1780) →

Americans observe a day of thanksgiving proclaimed by President Washington 230 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 26 1789)

1780s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Thanksgiving Day Proclamation of 1789 by President George Washington FULL Audio Book'

(Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 1789) — Americans observed a day of thanksgiving today set aside on Oct. 3, 1789, by President George Washington to “be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be.” Continue reading Americans observe a day of thanksgiving proclaimed by President Washington 230 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 26 1789) →

North Carolina admitted as 12th state of the Union 230 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 21 1789)

1780s


Video: 'North Carolina: A Tour of the 50 States [12]'

(Saturday, November 21, 1789) — The General Assembly, meeting today in Fayetteville, ratified the United States Constitution, making North Carolina the twelfth state. Continue reading North Carolina admitted as 12th state of the Union 230 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 21 1789) →

John Jay sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the United States 230 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 19 1789)

1780s


Video: 'John Jay: The Reluctant Revolutionary'

(Monday, October 19, 1789) — John Jay, one of the founding fathers and president of the Continental Congress, was sworn in today as first chief justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Continue reading John Jay sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the United States 230 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 19 1789) →

President Washington signs Judiciary Act of 1789 230 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 24 1789)

1780s, U.S. Presidents


Video: '24th September 1789: The Judiciary Act becomes law in the United States of America'

(Thursday, September 24, 1789) — U.S. President George Washington signed the Judiciary Act of 1789 today, establishing America’s federal court system and creating the post of attorney general. Continue reading President Washington signs Judiciary Act of 1789 230 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 24 1789) →

French revolutionaries storm Bastille prison 230 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 14 1789)

1780s


Video: 'You Are There - The Storming Of The Bastille (July 14, 1947)'

(Tuesday, July 14, 1789, 1:30-5:30 p.m. local time; during the Storming of the Bastille) — French peasants stormed the Bastille prison today in Paris and released the seven prisoners inside, beginning the French Revolution. Continue reading French revolutionaries storm Bastille prison 230 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 14 1789) →

George Washington sworn-in as first President of the United States 230 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1789)

1780s, U.S. Presidents

(Thursday, April 30, 1789, at about 1:00 p.m. local time) — George Washington, 57, was inaugurated as the first President of the United States today at Federal Hall in New York City, then the nation’s capitol, with Chancellor Robert Livingston, the highest judicial officer in the state of New York, administrating the oath of office. Continue reading George Washington sworn-in as first President of the United States 230 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1789) →

John Adams sworn-in as first Vice President of the United States 230 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 21 1789)

1780s

(Tuesday, April 21, 1789) — John Adams, 53, was inaugurated as the first Vice President of the United States today at Federal Hall in New York City, with John Langdon, President pro tempore of the Senate, administering the oath of office. Continue reading John Adams sworn-in as first Vice President of the United States 230 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 21 1789) →

U.S. House Representatives convenes in New York, Frederick Muhlenberg elected first speaker 230 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 1 1789)

1780s


Video: '4th March 1789: US Constitution goes into effect as first Congress meets'

(Wednesday, April 1, 1789) — The United States House of Representatives, the lower chamber of the U.S. Congress, which compromises the legislative branch of government, attained its first quorum today at Federal Hall in New York and elected Frederick Muhlenberg of Pennsylvania as the first Speaker of the House. Continue reading U.S. House Representatives convenes in New York, Frederick Muhlenberg elected first speaker 230 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 1 1789) →