On September 3rd in US Political History
On September 3rd in 1777 The American flag was flown in battle for the first time. The skirmish took place at Cooch's Bridge, Delaware.
On September 3rd in 1783 The Revolutionary War between the U.S. and Great Britain ended with the Treaty of Paris. This event formally recognized the United States as a free and independent nation after eight years of war.
On September 3rd in 1838 Frederick Douglass boarded a train in Maryland on his way to freedom from being a slave.
On September 3rd in 1861 Confederate troops entered Columbus, KY. The move negated Kentucky's neutrality and caused the Unionist legislature to invite the U.S. government to drive out the "invaders".
On September 3rd in 1918 The United States recognized the nation of Czechoslovakia.
On September 3rd in 1940 The U.S. gave Britain 50 destroyers in exchange for Newfoundland base lease.
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