What Happened in 1817

Thomas Carleton Dies

Thomas Carleton (c. 1735 – February 2, 1817) was an army officer and Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick. Born in Ireland to Christoper... Read more

James Monroe Assumes the Office of the President of the United States

Because the Capitol was under reconstruction after the fire, President-elect Monroe offered to take his oath of office in the House Chamber of the... Read more

James Monroe is inaugurated as the fifth president of the United States

Because the Capitol was under reconstruction after the fire, President-elect Monroe offered to take his oath of office in the House Chamber of... Read more

Andrew Jackson Is Ordered By James Monroe To Lead A Campaign In Georgia Against The Seminole And Creek Indians

Jackson served in the military again during the First Seminole War. He was ordered by President James Monroe in December 1817 to lead a campaign in... Read more

Mississippi is the 20th State Admitted to the Union

The Mississippi Territory was organized on April 7, 1798, from territory ceded by Georgia and South Carolina. It was later twice expanded to... Read more