1796 and 1797 Draped Bust Small Eagle Half Dollars


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1796 Important Historical Events

Tennessee admitted as 16th US State

First Independence Day celebration (July 4th)

John Adams Elected President (followed Washington)

1797 Important Historical Events

First US Navy ship launched, the "United States".

Frigate USS Constitution launched

1798 Important Historical Events

US Marine Corps established by US Congress

1799 Important Historical Events

George Washington dies

New York abolishes slavery

1800 Important Historical Events

Washington DC established as capitol of United States