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New Orleans Purchase
US Senate approves Thomas Jefferson's nomination of James Monroe and Robert Livingstone to negotiate purchase of New Orleans from France
1803 Highlights
About January 12, 1803
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 221 years, 3 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
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