What Happened in Aug 1790
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John Carroll Becomes The First Bishop Of The Roman Catholic Church In The United States
John Carroll, (January 8, 1735 – December 3, 1815) was the first bishop and archbishop in the United States — serving as the ordinary of the Roman... Read more
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The Hebrew Congregation of Newport Congratulates George Washington On His Visit To Their City
On August 17, 1790, the Hebrew Congregation of Newport, Rhode Island, presented a congratulatory address to President George Washington on the... Read more