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Text of H.R. 4003 - Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park Act
Easy Plugin for AdSense by Unreal 113th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 4003 To designate the Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park comprised of certain National Park System lands, and by affiliation and cooperative agreements other historically … Continue reading
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On this date in Civil War history: August 2, 1861
Friday August 2, 1861 The Federal Congress passed the first national income tax measure, calling for 3 percent on incomes over $800. The bill also provided for new and stiffer tariffs. Northern forces abandoned Fort Stanton, New Mexico Territory, in … Continue reading
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