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'''1800s:''' At the beginning of the nineteenth century, Spain, Russia, and England all claimed what is now Washington. | '''1800s:''' At the beginning of the nineteenth century, Spain, Russia, and England all claimed what is now Washington. | ||
'''1810''': North West Company's David Thompson founded the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spokane_House Spokane House]. | |||
'''1811:''' John Jacob Astor's American Fur Company established a trading post at Fort George (Astoria). This was the first settlement in this area. | '''1811:''' John Jacob Astor's American Fur Company established a trading post at Fort George (Astoria). This was the first settlement in this area. | ||
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'''1825:''' Russia withdrew her claims. | '''1825:''' Russia withdrew her claims. | ||
'''1836:''' Marcus Whitman established the second white settlement near present-day Walla Walla. | '''1836:''' Marcus Whitman established the second white settlement near present-day Walla Walla. | ||
'''1846:''' The present boundary between the United States and Canada was established. | '''1846:''' The present boundary between the United States and Canada was established. | ||
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'''1950's–1960's''' The building of [http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning/nhs/ interstate highways] made it easier for people to move long distances. | '''1950's–1960's''' The building of [http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning/nhs/ interstate highways] made it easier for people to move long distances. | ||
'''1964–1972:''' Over 8.7 million American men and women served in the | '''1964–1972:''' Over 8.7 million American men and women served in the Vietnam War. | ||
=== Historical Content === | === Historical Content === | ||