On February 6th in History
Part I
Part I
On February 6th in 1778 Britain declares war on France
On February 6th in 1778 France recognizes USA, signs Treaty of Alliance in Paris; 1st US treaty
On February 6th in 1788 Massachusetts becomes 6th state to ratify constitution
On February 6th in 1815 NJ issues 1st US railroad charter (John Stevens)
On February 6th in 1820 1st organized emigration of blacks back to Africa (NY to Sierra Leone)
On February 6th in 1820 US population announced at 9,638,453, African Americans 1,771,656 (18.4%)
On February 6th in 1820 First 86 African American immigrants sponsored by the American Colonization Society start a settlement in present-day Liberia
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