25th United States Congress - Major Events

Major Events

  • March 4, 1837: Martin Van Buren became President of the United States
  • May 10, 1837: Panic of 1837
  • January 6, 1838: First public demonstration of Samuel Morse's telegraph
  • May 26, 1838: Trail of Tears: The Cherokee removal began

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