Tag: Jefferson Davis

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8th November 1861: The Trent Affair nearly causes a war between Britain and the United States

8th November 2023
Tagged as: American Civil War, Britain, Civil War, Confederate States, Jefferson Davis, Trent Affair, United States, War

When news of the interception of a neutral ship reached Britain at the end of November, the government responded angrily.

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24th December 1826: The Eggnog Riot broke out at West Point Military Academy, New York

24th December 2021
Tagged as: Alcohol, Christmas, Jefferson Davis, Military, New York, Riot

Cadets sought to continue the annual tradition of drinking homemade eggnog on Christmas Eve.

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4th June 1855: United States Camel Corps initiated when USS Supply departed New York City for the Mediterranean to obtain camels

4th June 2021
Tagged as: America, Animal, Army, Camel, Jefferson Davis, United States, USA

The camels proved themselves to be both fast and strong, easily outperforming the horses and mules that the Army had used up until that point.