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[[Image:Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuge - Oregon.jpg|frame|right|2500x230px]] | [[Image:Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuge - Oregon.jpg|frame|right|2500x230px|Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuge - Oregon.jpg]] | ||
''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States History|U.S. History]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Oregon Genealogy|Oregon]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Oregon_History|History]]'' | ''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States History|U.S. History]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Oregon Genealogy|Oregon]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Oregon_History|History]]'' | ||
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*'''1792---'''Robert Gray discovers the River of the West and names it for his ship, the Columbia.'''<br>''' | *'''1792---'''Robert Gray discovers the River of the West and names it for his ship, the Columbia.'''<br>''' | ||
*'''1805---'''The Lewis & Clark Expedition arrives at the mouth of the Columbia and spends the winter at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Clatsop Fort Clatsop] before returning the following spring. | *'''1805---'''The Lewis & Clark Expedition arrives at the mouth of the Columbia and spends the winter at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Clatsop Fort Clatsop] before returning the following spring. | ||
*'''1811'''---The Pacific Fur Company establishes an outpost at the mouth of the Columbia and calls it Fort George (today's Astoria). | *'''1811'''---The Pacific Fur Company establishes an outpost at the mouth of the Columbia and calls it Fort George (today's Astoria). | ||
*'''1814---'''The first white woman, Jane Barnes, arrives at Fort George. | *'''1814---'''The first white woman, Jane Barnes, arrives at Fort George. | ||
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*'''1834 (Sep)'''---Jason Lee's party arrives in Oregon and establishes the [http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_139.php Willamette Mission]. | *'''1834 (Sep)'''---Jason Lee's party arrives in Oregon and establishes the [http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_139.php Willamette Mission]. | ||
*'''1836 (Sep)'''---Narcissa Whitman and Eliza Spaulding arrive overland, becoming the first white women to cross the continent. | *'''1836 (Sep)'''---Narcissa Whitman and Eliza Spaulding arrive overland, becoming the first white women to cross the continent. | ||
*'''1838 (Nov)'''---Catholic missionaries, Blanchet & Demers arrive in the Pacific Northwest. | *'''1838 (Nov)'''---Catholic missionaries, Blanchet & Demers arrive in the Pacific Northwest. | ||
*'''1839'''---The first printing press is brought from Honolulu to Lapwai, where a Nez Perce primer is the first printed book. | *'''1839'''---The first printing press is brought from Honolulu to Lapwai, where a Nez Perce primer is the first printed book. | ||
*'''1841'''---Civil government is established by the settlers, by a meeting at Champoeg. | *'''1841'''---Civil government is established by the settlers, by a meeting at Champoeg. | ||
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*'''1899 (Dec)'''---The first automobile arrives in Oregon. | *'''1899 (Dec)'''---The first automobile arrives in Oregon. | ||
*'''1902'''---Initiative and referendum laws were adopted, the first in any state. | *'''1902'''---Initiative and referendum laws were adopted, the first in any state. | ||
*'''1905'''---Lewis &Clark Centennial Exposition beings in Portland. | *'''1905'''---Lewis &Clark Centennial Exposition beings in Portland. | ||
*'''1908'''---[[Hood River County, Oregon Genealogy|Hood River County]] is created from Wasco County. | *'''1908'''---[[Hood River County, Oregon Genealogy|Hood River County]] is created from Wasco County. | ||
*'''1908 (Apr 1)'''---Lola Baldwin named head of the Women's Division of the Portland Police, and becomes the first female police officer in the U.S. | *'''1908 (Apr 1)'''---Lola Baldwin named head of the Women's Division of the Portland Police, and becomes the first female police officer in the U.S. | ||
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*''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed'' <ref>'' Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976. ({{FHL|76529|title-id|disp=FHL book 973 H2ad}}.)</ref> <ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/2507380referer=brief_results Worldcat] </ref>This includes historical sketches on various topics in U.S. history, such as wars, people, laws, and organizations. A snippet view is available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=Lz9WC9EyF08C&q=9780684138565&dq=9780684138565&ei=F4GxSbisHpDMlQSW3Z36BQ&pgis=1 Google books]. | *''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed'' <ref>'' Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976. ({{FHL|76529|title-id|disp=FHL book 973 H2ad}}.)</ref> <ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/2507380referer=brief_results Worldcat] </ref>This includes historical sketches on various topics in U.S. history, such as wars, people, laws, and organizations. A snippet view is available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=Lz9WC9EyF08C&q=9780684138565&dq=9780684138565&ei=F4GxSbisHpDMlQSW3Z36BQ&pgis=1 Google books]. | ||
*''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium'' <ref>'' Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium''. Springfield, Mass.: G & C Merriam, 1971. ({{FHL|Webster%27s Guide to American History%3A A Chronological%2C Geographical%2C and Biographical Survey and Compendium|title|disp=FHL book 973 H2v}}) </ref><ref>Limited view at [http://books.google.com/books?id=MVU6DS6Re8gCdq=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+History:+A+Chronological,+Geographical,+and+Biographical+Survey+and+Compendium%27ei=Vn-xSeS6FJDUlQSby81v#PPP13,M1 Google Books] </ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+Historyqt=owc_search Worldcat] </ref>This includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information. | *''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium'' <ref>'' Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium''. Springfield, Mass.: G & C Merriam, 1971. ({{FHL|Webster%27s Guide to American History%3A A Chronological%2C Geographical%2C and Biographical Survey and Compendium|title|disp=FHL book 973 H2v}}) </ref><ref>Limited view at [http://books.google.com/books?id=MVU6DS6Re8gCdq=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+History:+A+Chronological,+Geographical,+and+Biographical+Survey+and+Compendium%27ei=Vn-xSeS6FJDUlQSby81v#PPP13,M1 Google Books] </ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+Historyqt=owc_search Worldcat] </ref>This includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information. | ||
*''Writings on American History'' <ref>''Writings on American History'' By American Historical Association, Library of Congress, United States National Historical Publications Commission, Published by KTO Press, 1921 {{FHL|244514|title-id|disp=FHL book 973 H23w}} </ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Writings+on+American+Historyqt=owc_search Worldcat] </ref>Has the full text available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=mgEPAAAAYAAJ&dq=United+States+Local+Histories+in+the+Library+of+Congress&ei=N3yxSd6pI4K0kATC-qRu Google Books] | *''Writings on American History'' <ref>''Writings on American History'' By American Historical Association, Library of Congress, United States National Historical Publications Commission, Published by KTO Press, 1921 {{FHL|244514|title-id|disp=FHL book 973 H23w}} </ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Writings+on+American+Historyqt=owc_search Worldcat] </ref>Has the full text available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=mgEPAAAAYAAJ&dq=United+States+Local+Histories+in+the+Library+of+Congress&ei=N3yxSd6pI4K0kATC-qRu Google Books] | ||
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