Native Americans

America’s first First Lady was born Martha Dandridge on June 2, 1731 (by the Old Style calendar), on her parents’ Chestnut Grove Plantation near Williamsburg, Virginia.

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On March 3, 1845, Florida joined the Union.

After decades of fighting to return to his homeland, Geronimo died on February 17, 1909, never able to realize his wish.

After nearly 30 years fighting the Americans and Mexicans that invaded his home, Geronimo surrendered on September 4, 1886.