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1 Nov 1870
President Ulysses S. Grant founded the US Weather Bureau.
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9 Feb 1870
President Ulysses S. authorized the establishment of the United States National Weather Service (NWS).
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9 Apr 1865
Confederate General Robert E. Lee ended his campaign at The Battle of Appomattox Court House.
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16 Feb 1862
The Battle of Fort Donelson ended, with nearly 14,000 Confederate soldiers surrendering.