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The establishment of the Department of War
August 07, 1789
On this date, President George Washington signed into law a bill that established the U.S. War Department.
The burning of the Capitol in 1814
August 24, 1814
In the most devastating blow suffered by the U.S. during the War of 1812, British forces overran the capital city on this date setting fire to most major public buildings, including the U.S. Capitol.
Representative Robert Elliott of South Carolina
August 11, 1842
On this date, African-American Representative Robert Elliott of South Carolina was likely born to West Indian parents in Liverpool, England.
Speaker of the House Henry Rainey of Illinois
August 20, 1860
On this date, Speaker of the House Henry Rainey of Illinois was born in Carrollton, Illinois.
The funeral of Representative Thaddeus Stevens of Pennsylvania
August 13, 1868
On this date, Pennsylvania Representative Thaddeus Stevens was honored with a state funeral in the Capitol Rotunda.
Representative Ruth Sears Baker Pratt of New York
August 24, 1877
New York Representative Ruth Sears Baker Pratt was born in Ware, Massachusetts, on this date.
Resident Commissioner Manuel Quezon of the Philippines
August 19, 1878
On this date, Resident Commissioner Manuel Quezon was born in Bayer, Tayabas Province, Philippines.