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John Whiteaker
1820May, 4

John Whiteaker

John Whiteaker, American soldier, judge, and politician, 1st Governor of Oregon (d. 1902)
John Whiteaker (May 4, 1820 – October 2, 1902) was an American politician, soldier, and judge. A native of Indiana, he joined the army during the Mexican–American War and then prospected during the California Gold Rush. After moving to the Oregon Territory, he served as a judge and member of the legislature. A Democrat, Whiteaker served as the first state Governor of Oregon from 1859 until 1862 and later was Oregon's Congressman from 1879 to 1881. He also was president of the Oregon State Senate and Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives.

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    American Colonization Society

    The first 86 African American immigrants sponsored by the American Colonization Society depart New York to start a settlement in present-day Liberia.
  • 3Mar

    Missouri Compromise

    The U.S. Congress passes the Missouri Compromise.
  • 6Mar

    Louisiana Purchase

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  • 24Aug

    History of Portugal

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  • 15Sep

    Lisbon

    Constitutionalist revolution in Lisbon, Portugal.