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Abraham Lincoln speaks before the Cooper Union in New York City |
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As Chile and Peru face Spain, a large public meeting is held in New York in support of the Monroe Doctrine |
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Cooper Union founded in New York City |
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In a fiery speech, Senator Sumner predicts slavery will one day die as "a poisoned rat dies in its hole" |
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In New York City, "fire-eater" William L. Yancey of Alabama speaks at the Cooper Union |
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In New York City, John Deery defeats John McDevitt for the American National Billiards Championship final |
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In New York, German leaders angrily defend German-born Union troops |
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Tenth National Women's Rights Convention held in New York City |
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The National Convention of the Women of America is meeting in New York City |
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