February 25th in History Part III

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On February 25th in 1859 1st use of "insanity plea" to prove innocence

On February 25th in 1862 Congress forms US Bureau of Engraving & Printing

On February 25th in 1862 Paper currency (greenbacks) introduced in US by President Abraham Lincoln

On February 25th in 1862 The U.S.S. Monitor was commissioned

On February 25th in 1863 Congress creates national banking system, comptroller of currency

On February 25th in 1864 Union General George Thomas ceased his attack on Confederate Joseph Johnston's troops near Dalton, Georgia. The Union had begun the offensive the previous day.

On February 25th in 1870 Hiram R. Revels is sworn in as 1st African American member of Congress (Sen-R-MS)

On February 25th in 1875 Kiowa Indians under Lone Wolf (Guipago) surrender at Ft Sill

On February 25th in 1879 US Congress passed 1st Timberland Protection Act

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