This Week In History

Let’s learn about our past!

1775 – Continental Congress appoints George Washington commander of the Continental Army 

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1903 – Pepsi-Cola is officially trademarked 

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1944 – Iceland declares itself a republic, ending union with Denmark

6/18

1812 – U.S. President James Madison signs the declaration of war against Great Britain, starting the War of 1812 

1865 – Union troops arrive in Galveston, Texas, announcing the end of slavery and marking Juneteenth 

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1782 – Congress adopts the Great Seal of the United States 

1788 – The U.S. Constitution becomes effective after New Hampshire ratifies it 

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