1. 3. 9. 18 U. S. HISTORY THROUGH FILM. ON THIS DAY: 1820 - The U. S
U. S. HISTORY THROUGH FILM ON THIS DAY: The U.S. Congress passed the Land Act that paved the way for westward expansion of North America General Ulysses Grant was appointed commander-in-chief of the Union forces In the Philippines, fifteen Americans and 600 Moros were killed in the last two days of fighting Mexican raiders led by Pancho Villa attacked Columbus, New Mexico. 17 people were killed by the 1, horsemen The U.S. Congress began its 100 days of enacting New Deal legislation During World War II, U.S. B-29 bombers launched incendiary bomb attacks against Japan  - Mattel introduced Barbie at the annual Toy Fair in New York The first U.S. combat troops arrived in South Vietnam.
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2. Joseph Cinque (Sengbe Pieh) -Lead Mende

3. Mende Tribe

4. Roger Baldwin-Lead attorney for Mende captives

5. Lewis Tappan-Abolitionist-hired lawyers for Mende captives

6. Theodore Joadson-Fictional

7. John Quincy Adams-Former President, U.S. Senator & Attorney for Mende

8. President Martin Van Buren-Supported claims of Spain

9. John Forsyth (on left) Secretary of State

10. William Holabird-U.S. Attorney for Connecticut-represents interests of U.S. Government

11. John C. Calhoun-Senator from South Carolina-Pro-Slavery. VP for J. Q
John C. Calhoun-Senator from South Carolina-Pro-Slavery. VP for J.Q. Adams & Andrew Jackson

12. Queen Isabella of Spain-9 years old

13. Others . . . Jose Ruiz & Pedro Montes- crew of La Amistad
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