Today in History - November 2

Today in History - November 2

Mary Todd Lincoln corresponded with her husband on November 2, 1862, advising him of popular sentiment against the cautious command of general of the Army of the Potomac George B. McClellan. Continue reading.

On November 2, 1889, North Dakota and South Dakota were admitted to the Union as the 39th and 40th states, respectively. Continue reading.

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