February 14th in History Part II

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On February 14th in 1849 In New York City, James Knox Polk becomes first serving US President to have his photograph taken (by Matthew Brady).

On February 14th in 1855 Texas is linked by telegraph to the rest of the United States, with the completion of a connection between New Orleans and Marshall, Texas.

On February 14th in 1859 Oregon admitted as 33rd state of the Union

On February 14th in 1862 Galena, 1st US iron-clad warship for service at sea, launched, Connecticut

On February 14th in 1867 Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance Co issues 1st policy

On February 14th in 1867 Morehouse College organizes in Augusta Georgia

On February 14th in 1872 1st state bird refuge authorized in Lake Merritt CA

On February 14th in 1876 A G Bell & Elisha Gray apply separately for telephone patents Supreme Court eventually rules Bell rightful inventor

On February 14th in 1883 1st state labor union legislation; NJ legalizes unions

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