What Happened in Aug 1790

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

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