Jefferson’s University of Virginia
On January 25, 1819, Thomas Jefferson succeeded in securing a charter for his beloved University of Virginia (UVA).
Government
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Birth of Oveta Culp Hobby
Oveta Culp Hobby was born on January 19, 1905, in Killeen, Texas.
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Connecticut Becomes Fifth State
On January 9, 1788, Connecticut ratified the US Constitution, making it the fifth state to join the young United States.
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Birth of Everett Dirksen
Statesman Everett McKinley Dirksen was born on January 4, 1896, in Pekin, Illinois.
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First Run of the Best Friend of Charleston
On December 25, 1830, the Best Friend of Charleston completed its first run.
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Birth of Edwin Stanton
Edwin McMasters Stanton was born on December 19, 1814, Steubenville, Ohio.
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Bill of Rights Becomes Law
On December 15, 1791, Virginia became the 11th state to ratify the Bill of Rights, earning the three-fourths majority needed to add the first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
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Birth of Margaret C. Smith
Margaret Madeline Chase Smith was born on December 14, 1897, in Skowhegan, Maine.
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Birth of John Jay
Founding Father John Jay was born on December 12, 1745, in New York City, Province of New York.
