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"Historic November 1: Stamp Act Ignites Colonial Tensions, Seabiscuit Defies Odds"
On November 1, 1938, Seabiscuit triumphed over War Admiral at Pimlico Race Course, while the Stamp Act sparked colonial resistance in 1765, highlighting tensions in the Thirteen Colonies.
- On November 1, 1938, at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Seabiscuit defeated the renowned Triple Crown winner War Admiral by four lengths in a historic race.
- The Stamp Act, enacted by the Parliament of the United Kingdom in 1765, fueled significant unrest among the Thirteen Colonies, marking a pivotal moment in colonial-American relations.
- In 1861, during the American Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln appointed Major General (United States) George B. McClellan as General-in-Chief of the Union armies, succeeding Lt. Gen.
Why It Matters
These events underscore critical moments in American history, reflecting the struggle for independence and the evolution of national identity, as exemplified by Seabiscuits unexpected victory and the political turmoil surrounding the Stamp Act.