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John Armstrong, Jr.
1758Nov, 25

John Armstrong, Jr.

John Armstrong, Jr., American general and politician, 7th United States Secretary of War (d. 1843)
John Armstrong Jr. (November 25, 1758 – April 1, 1843) was an American soldier, diplomat and statesman who was a delegate to the Continental Congress, U.S. Senator from New York, and United States Secretary of War under President James Madison. A member of the Democratic-Republican Party, Armstrong was United States Minister to France from 1804 to 1810.

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Events on 1758

  • 21May

    French and Indian War

    Ten-year-old Mary Campbell is abducted in Pennsylvania by Lenape during the French and Indian War. She is returned six and a half years later.
  • 12Jun

    Siege of Louisbourg (1758)

    French and Indian War: Siege of Louisbourg: James Wolfe's attack at Louisbourg, Nova Scotia commences.
  • 26Jul

    Siege of Louisbourg (1758)

    French and Indian War: The Siege of Louisbourg ends with British forces defeating the French and taking control of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence.
  • 25Aug

    Battle of Zorndorf

    Seven Years' War: Frederick II of Prussia defeats the Russian army at the Battle of Zorndorf.
  • 14Oct

    Battle of Hochkirch

    Seven Years' War: Austria defeats Prussia at the Battle of Hochkirch.