December 9, 2006


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1940


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THE REVOLUTION
  • January 5, 1782 - The British withdraw from North Carolina.
  • February 27, 1782 - In England, the House of Commons votes against further war in America.
  • March 5, 1782 - The British Parliament empowers the King to negotiate peace with the United States.
  • March 7, 1782 - American militiamen massacre 96 Delaware Indians in Ohio in retaliation for Indian raids conducted by other tribes.
  • March 20, 1782 - British Prime Minister, Lord North, resigns, succeeded two days later by Lord Rockingham who seeks immediate negotiations with the American peace commissioners.
  • THE HISTORY PLACE


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    Lyndon B Johnson Lyndon B. Johnson was the youngest senate majority leader.
    Lyndon B Johnson1963-1969



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