The Commonwealth of Kentucky, nicknamed the Bluegrass State, becomes the 15th state to enter the Union.
Madison writes list of grievances to Congress
President James Madison writes to Congress concerning specific grievances with Great Britain. While not asking for a declaration of war, Congress examined the claims and declared war against Great Britain later that month.
Tennessee enters the Union
Tennessee, the Volunteer State, enters the Union as the 16th state. Tennessee became the first federal territory to join the Union after the Constitution was ratified.
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