On April 25th in U S Political History
On April 25th in 1860 The first Japanese ambassador to the US, Niimi Buzennokami, and his 74-man staff arrived in Washington to present their credentials to President James Buchanan.
On April 25th in 1862 Admiral David Farragut gained control of the Mississippi River at New Orleans, Louisiana. A few days later federal troops occupied the city. This stopped cotton sales by the Confederacy and caused a major revenue shortage.
On April 25th in 1898 The United States formally declared war on Spain. The US House passed the declaration 311 to 6.
On April 25th in 1901 New York became the first state to require automobile license plates; the fee was one dollar. The first American city to require drivers to be licensed and register their vehicle was Boston.
On April 25th in 1945 Delegates from some 50 countries met in San Francisco to organize the United Nations.
On April 25th in 1945 The last B-17 attack against Nazi Germany took place.
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