This Day in History June 4, 1812

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

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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Ruth Hill is an entertainment journalist, digital media strategist, and creative professional who believes in the power of storytelling to inspire, encourage, and connect people. With years of experience interviewing actors, filmmakers, authors, and other creative professionals, Ruth has developed a passion for discovering the stories behind the people who bring entertainment to life. Her interviews and reviews reflect her appreciation for authentic storytelling, meaningful performances, and the creative individuals working both in front of and behind the camera. Through her digital media business, Media From the Heart, Ruth works with actors, filmmakers, authors, and organizations to help them connect with audiences through social media strategy, video production, YouTube optimization, website development, and digital marketing. A Washington State native, Ruth lives in the Yelm area and is the proud mother of an adult daughter. A former music educator and lifelong creative, she continues to pursue her passion for music, writing, and the arts. At the heart of everything Ruth does is her Christian faith, which inspires her commitment to seeing the best in others,
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6 Comments

  1. 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.

  2. 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!

  4. Dawn June 5, 2013 Reply

    Wow. That was confusing. Never expect Congress to do anything that isn’t. Lol!

  6. 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.

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