1868 in the United States - Wikipedia
WEBMay 9 – The city of Reno, Nevada is founded. May 16 and 26 – President Andrew Johnson is acquitted during his impeachment trial by one vote in the United States Senate. May 30 – Memorial Day is observed in the United States for the first time (it was proclaimed on May 5 by General John A. Logan).
Historical Events in 1868 - On This Day
WEBSearch the largest and most accurate independent site for today in history. Historical events from year 1868. Learn about 119 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1868 or search by date or keyword.
U.S. History Timeline: The 1860's - America's Best History
WEBNovember 3, 1868 - Republican Ulysses S. Grant, with Shuyler Colfax as his running mate, proves victorious in his quest to become the 18th President of the United States after defeating Horatio Seymour, 214 to 80 in the Electoral College.
1868 United States presidential election - Wikipedia
WEBThe 1868 United States presidential election was the 21st quadrennial presidential election, held on Tuesday, November 3, 1868. In the first election of the Reconstruction Era, Republican nominee Ulysses S. Grant defeated Horatio Seymour of the Democratic Party.
In 1868, Two Nations Made a Treaty. The U.S. Broke It, and Plains ...
WEBNov 7, 2018 · In 1868, the United States entered into the treaty with a collective of Native American bands historically known as the Sioux (Dakota, Lakota and Nakota) and Arapaho. The treaty established...
United States presidential election of 1868 | Grant vs. Seymour ...
WEBUnited States presidential election of 1868 was an American presidential election held on November 3, 1868, in which Republican Ulysses S. Grant defeated Democrat Horatio Seymour.
Impeachment of Andrew Johnson: Topics in Chronicling America
WEBIn 1868, President Johnson is impeached by the House of Representatives on charges of high crimes and misdemeanors, narrowly escaping conviction by one vote. Read more about it! The information in this guide focuses on primary source materials found in the digitized historic newspapers from the digital collection Chronicling America .
In 1868, Black suffrage was on the ballot
WEBFeb 27, 2020 · In 1868, at the height of the Reconstruction, the pressing issue was Black male suffrage. When voters went to the polls that November, they were asked to decide if and how their nation's democracy should change to include Black men, millions of whom were newly freed from slavery.
The Revolution of 1868: The 14th Amendment and a New …
WEBThe Fourteenth Amendment, ratified in 1868, marked a profound change in the Constitution, granting the federal judiciary and Congress new powers to safeguard the fundamental rights of individuals against state violations.
Treaty of 1868, April 29, 1868 - National Archives
WEBTreaty of 1868. Presidential Proclamation of the ratification of the Treaty of 1868, February 24, 1869. Announcing the ratification of the treaty, this proclamation lists the principal negotiators of the agreement, including William T. Sherman, representing the United States.