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12th United States Congress Convenes in Washington, D.C.

The 12th U.S. Congress met for its first session in Washington, D.C., beginning legislative business on November 4, 1811.

12th United States Congress Convenes in Washington, D.C.

This session set the legislative agenda on western Indian hostilities, defense funding, and maritime disputes that would shape policy in the lead-up to the War of 1812.

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