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Today in American History - May 29

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Events:


1630 - John Winthrop, governor of the Massachusetts Bay colony left England with about 900 colonists.

1765 - While presenting the Virginia Resolutions, Patrick Henry said, "If this be treason, make the most of it."

1790 - Rhode Island became the last of the 13 colonies to ratify the US Constitution.

1848 - Wisconsin was admitted as the 30th state.

1932 - The first of the "Bonus Army" began to arrive in Washington D.C.

1934 - The US released Cuba from the Platt Amendment which made it a protectorate of the US.

Births:


1736 - Patrick Henry, U.S. Patriot

1917 - John F. Kennedy, 35th President of the United States

1955 - John Hinckley, Jr., attempted assassin of President Reagan

Deaths:


1866 - Winfield Scott, General

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