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1979–1980 - Saddam Hussein makes large donations to a Detroit church and receives a key to the city. Hussein's relationship with Detroit began in 1979, when the Reverend Jacob Yasso of Chaldean Sacred Heart congratulated Hussein on his presidency. Yasso said that in return his church had received $450,000 from the former Iraqi dictator. [35] 1980
Augustus Woodward's plan for the city following 1805 fire. Detroit, settled in 1701, is one of the oldest cities in the Midwest. It experienced a disastrous fire in 1805 which nearly destroyed the city, leaving little present-day evidence of old Detroit save a few east-side streets named for early French settlers, their ancestors, and some pear trees which were believed to have been planted by ...
Augustus Woodward's plan for the city following 1805 fire. Detroit, settled in 1701, is one of the oldest cities in the Midwest. It experienced a disastrous fire in 1805 which nearly destroyed the city, leaving little present-day evidence of old Detroit save a few east-side streets named for early French settlers, their ancestors, and some pear trees which were believed to have been planted by ...
The Coinage Act of 1873 comes into force, ending bimetallism in the U.S. and placing the nation firmly on the gold standard. Hinsdale, Illinois is incorporated. April 13 – Between 62 and 153 Republican freedmen and state militia die in the Colfax massacre while attempting to protect the Grant Parish courthouse, including about 50 who surrendered.
Treaty of Detroit: Treaty with the Ottawa, etc. 7 Stat. 105: 66 Odawa, Ojibwe, Wyandot, Potawatomi: 1808 November 10 Treaty of Fort Clark: Treaty with the Osage 7 Stat. 107: 67, 68, 69 Osage: 1808 November 25 Treaty of Brownstown: Treaty with the Chippewa, etc. 7 Stat. 112: 70 Council of Three Fires (Ojibwe, Odawa, Potawatomi), Wyandot, Shawnee ...
The City of Detroit in the early 20th century. From top to bottom: the Cadillac Square and county building; [52] The Cadillac Square in the 1910s, with the old Detroit City Hall in the right and the Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in the left; Corner of Michigan Avenue and Griswold Street, circa 1920.
Treaties that were either written and opened for signature in the year 1873, or entered into force in 1873. 1867; 1868; 1870; ... Treaty of Defensive Alliance ...
The Treaty of Detroit was a treaty between the United States and the Ottawa, Chippewa, Wyandot and Potawatomi Native American nations. The treaty was signed in Detroit, Michigan on November 17, 1807, with William Hull, governor of the Michigan Territory and superintendent of Indian affairs, the sole representative of the U.S. [2]