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In 1803, the United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from France for 60 million francs, the equivalent of about $15 million.

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In 1789, George Washington took the oath of office in New York as the first president of the United States.

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In A.D. 311, shortly before his death, Roman Emperor Galerius issued his Edict of Toleration ending persecution of Christians.