30th of April – American Minute – Historical Events
The size of the U.S. doubled on APRIL 30, 1803, with the Louisiana Purchase. Napoleon sold the Louisiana Territory, named after the "Sun King" Louis XIV, for 15 million dollars.
29th of April – American Minute – Historical Events
APRIL 29, 1862 - Farragut captured New Orleans, the Confederacy's largest city. Later they were attacked as Admiral David Farragut lashed himself atop the mainsail to see above the smoke.
27th of April – American Minute – Historical Events
Forced to resign from the Army for excessive drinking, he failed as a farmer and a businessman. His name was Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President. Born APRIL 27, 1822.
26th of April – American Minute – Historical Events
In 1785-1786, those opposed to the established Church obtained the enactment of the famous 'Virginia Bill for Religious Liberty' by which all religious groups were placed on an equal footing.
25th of April – American Minute – Historical Events
During the past two hundred and seven years, all sessions of the Senate have been opened with prayer, strongly affirming the Senate's faith in God as Sovereign Lord of our Nation.
24th of April – American Minute – Historical Events
The British set fire to the Library of Congress during the War of 1812, burning hundreds of books. Thomas Jefferson provided over 6,400 volumes that contributed to its 500 million miles of shelves.