Tag: us_history

March 4: A Pivotal Date in US Presidential Inaugurations and Idaho's Creation

4 Mar 2026 8:03 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

March 4th marked the traditional Inauguration Day for US presidents until 1937, and also the date President Lincoln signed the act creating Idaho Territory.

Politics and Government Media Presidential Inauguration March 4 Idaho Territory Abraham Lincoln Andrew Jackson Twentieth Amendment US History U.S. Library of Congress
Minnesota Enters the Union: May 11, 1858

11 May 2025 8:02 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

Minnesota became the 32nd state admitted to the Union on May 11, 1858. The Library of Congress offers a wealth of historical resources.

Politics and Government Education General Politics Federal Government State Governments Minnesota Library of Congress Today in History 1858 US History Statehood Government U.S. Library of Congress