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13th October 1792: Cornerstone of the White House laid in Washington, D.C.

  • 13th October 2021
  • Tagged as: America, Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson, United States, USA, Washington DC, White House

The White House was built as part of the development of the Federal City – a national capital founded under the terms of the 1790 Residence Act.

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23rd March 1806: The Lewis and Clark Expedition begins its return journey

  • 23rd March 2021
  • Tagged as: Adventure, America, Discovery, Exploration, Jefferson, Lewis and Clark, USA

The Lewis and Clark Expedition began its journey home, having crossed the western United States.

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4th October 1927: Work begins on the USA’s Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota

  • 4th October 2020
  • Tagged as: America, Art, Culture, George Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Mount Rushmore, Roosevelt, Sculpture, South Dakota, United States, USA, Washington
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Washington’s face was the first to be completed, seven years after work began. In July 1939 Roosevelt was the final likeness to be dedicated.

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