August 5th, 1861
American Civil War: In order to help pay for the war effort, the United States government issues the first income tax as part of the Revenue Act of 1861 (3% of all incomes over US $800; rescinded in 1872). event on August 05, 1861. Read about how to open files in Open File Database.
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August 6th, 1861 | Birth | Edith Roosevelt, American First Lady of the United States (died in 1948) |
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