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1850
| 1850 • The Fugitive Slave Law is passed by the United States Congress. |
1850
| 1850 • American Express is founded by Henry Wells & William Fargo. |
1860
Age: 10y
| 1860 • While campaigning for the presidency, Abraham Lincoln makes a speech defending the right to strike. |
1862
Feb 8
Age: 12y
| 1862 • 29 – American Civil War – Battle of Chickasaw Bayou: Another victory for the Confederate Army, outnumbered two to one, results in six times as many Union casualties, defeating several assaults commanded by the Union general, William T. Sherman. |