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November 19

Anniversaries in American history that fall on November 19.

1917 · Events / Wars & Conflicts
Russia exits the war
Bolshevik Revolution; Treaty of Brest-Litovsk frees German forces for Western Front
1863 · Documents / Speeches
Gettysburg Address
Lincoln's 272-word speech that redefined the purpose of the Civil War
1794 · Events / Treaties & Agreements
Jay Treaty
The 1794 agreement that kept peace with Britain — and nearly tore the republic apart