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New York did not conduct a census in 1885 because its Governor David B. Hill refused to support the proposed census due to its extravagance and cost. [16] [17] Governor Hill objected to the idea of spending so much state money on a state census that was as extravagant as the 1880 U.S. Census. [16] [17]
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Donald C. Thompson (1885–1947) was an American war photographer, cinematographer, producer and director known primarily for his still and motion picture work during World War I. [1] Thompson repeatedly risked his life to capture the war on film, and then would return to the United States to share his experiences and images in public lectures ...
The Great Seal of the State of Kansas was established by the legislature on May 25, 1861. The design was submitted by Senator John James Ingalls. He also proposed the state motto, "Ad astra per aspera", which means "to the stars through difficulty". Kansas became the 34th state admitted to the Union on January 29, 1861.
November 25 – Thomas A. Hendricks, 21st vice president of the United States from March to November 1885 (born 1819) December 8 – William Henry Vanderbilt, entrepreneur (born 1821) December 21 – George S Patton, General (born 1885) December 13 – Benjamin Gratz Brown, politician (born 1826)
In 1803, most of the land for modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 square mile Louisiana Purchase for 2.83 cents per acre. In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. Thomas County was founded on October 8, 1885.
In 1803, most of the land for modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 square mile Louisiana Purchase for 2.83 cents per acre. In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized; and in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. Ellsworth County was established February 26, 1867.