In 1776 – 250 years ago – General George Washington made a pragmatic and radical decision when he integrated the Continental Army, allowing free black men – and later some formerly enslaved men – …

As of the start of 1819, the Gregorian calendar was 12 days ahead of the Julian calendar, which remained in localized use until 1923.

Nov 4, 2017 · Learn about 33 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1819 or search by date or keyword.

May 31, 1819 is the birthday of American poet Walt Whitman, born in West Hills, Long Island, and raised in Brooklyn. Uncover fascinating moments from the past every day! Learn something new with...

Famous historical events that shook and changed the world. Discover events in 1819.

The bubble burst in 1819, resulting in a prolonged downturn in the economy called the Panic of 1819. It was the first economic depression experienced by the American public, who panicked as they saw …

Jun 25, 2025 · 1819 was not merely a year of isolated events but rather a critical juncture in American history, revealing underlying systemic weaknesses and setting the stage for future conflict.

In 1819 a courageous group of Northern congressmen and senators opened debate on the most divisive of antebellum political issues—slavery. Since the Quaker petitions of 1790, Congress had been silent …

Dec 9, 2025 · The Panic of 1819 was the first significant economic crisis in the United States and led to failed banks, property foreclosures, and widespread suffering in Alabama.

Jan 15, 2024 · After nearly six decades, we finally have an update in Andrew Browning’s The Panic of 1819: The First Great Depression, the publication of which fell on the 200th anniversary of this …