This Day in History June 4, 1812

By Ruth on June 4, 2013 in history, U.S. history

This is something that I did not know, and it answered questions I did not know I had. Sounds strange, I know. But on this date in 1812, the Louisiana Purchase (Territory) was renamed the Missouri Territory. Why, you ask? So glad you did! You might remember the fantastic deal that President Jefferson received on the Louisiana Purchase from Napoleon of France. You might know about explorations in the Louisiana Territory. I live in Washington state, so we were at the tail end of the Lewis and Clark Exposition that explored this territory. On May 30, 1812, Louisiana (not part of this territory) became a state. There was now the potential for confusion. Louisiana State and Louisiana Territory. Therefore, on the same date that Congress declared war on Great Britain (War of 1812), the Louisiana Territory officially became the Missouri Territory. In this way, there would be no confusion.

For more information:

http://www.geni.com/projects/The-Louisiana-Purchase/14294

http://amarillo.com/news/local-news/2013-06-03/today-history-tuesday-june-4-2013

http://famousdaily.com/history/louisiana-territory-renamed-missouri-territory.html

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“Don’t bend; don’t water it down; don’t try to make it logical; don’t edit your own soul according to the fashion. Rather, follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly.” — Franz Kafka Ruth is an inspirational entertainment journalist who instinctively sees the best in all and seeks to share universal beauty, love and positivity. She is an artist who leads with her heart and gives readers a glimpse of the best of this world through the masterful use of the written word. Ruth was born in Tacoma, Washington but now calls Yelm, Washington her home. She lives on five acres with her parents, a dog, two miniature goats, cats and a teenage daughter who is a dynamic visual artist herself. Ruth interviews fellow artists both inside and outside of the film/television industry. At the core of all she does is the strength of her faith.

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Brandy Myers June 5, 2013 Reply

What a fun way to present history. I love history but only when it’s relayed in a non text book way. I never realized that we declared war and Louisiana were adopted the same day.
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Jenn @comebackmomma June 5, 2013 Reply

Very interesting. I like the way your page highlights all the other posts in the category. What a great way to learn some interesting history.
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  Ruth June 5, 2013 Reply
  
  I enjoy that, too. It makes it easy to learn about what happened on a specific day. Thanks!
Dawn June 5, 2013 Reply

Wow. That was confusing. Never expect Congress to do anything that isn’t. Lol!
Debbie Welchert June 4, 2013 Reply

I never knew any of that. That was my interesting lesson for the day.
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  Ruth June 4, 2013 Reply
  
  Join the club. I didn’t know it either.