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On this date in Civil War history: August 2, 1861
Easy Plugin for AdSense by Unreal 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 … Continue reading
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