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August 1st - Today in American History1794 - Whiskey Rebellion begins, a tax protest during George Washington’s presidency against the so-called ”whiskey tax”, the first tax imposed on a domestic product to generate revenue for the Revolutionary Way debt.1876 - U. S. President Ulysses S. Grant si...
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July 31st - Today in American History1790 - The first U.S. patent was issued to Samuel Hopkins for his process for making potash and pearl ashes. The substance was used in fertilizer. 1792 - The cornerstone of the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia, PA, was laid. It was the first building to be built and ...
08/01/2017