Historical story

What events happened on March 4 1780 and 1793?

March 4, 1780

- Congress authorizes Continental dollar issues with a specie (metal currency) value of $1.75.

March 4, 1793

- George Washington swears in as President of the United States for the second time, with John Adams as Vice President.

- British merchant ships are forbidden to trade with Jamaica without permission from the governor of the island.

- The first Methodist camp meeting is held in Kentucky.