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The American Association for the Advancement of Science was founded

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The American Association for the Advancement of Science was founded

On Sept. 20, 1848, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) was founded which marked the…

Nelson Dewey, Wisconsin’s first governor, signed the act that formally created the University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Nelson Dewey, Wisconsin’s first governor, signed the act that formally created the University of Wisconsin-Madison

On Jul. 26, 1848, Nelson Dewey, Wisconsin’s first governor, signed the act that formally created the University of…

The Drug Importation Act was passed by Congress

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The Drug Importation Act was passed by Congress

On Jun. 26, 1848, the Drug Importation Act was passed by Congress. The act required imported drugs to…

The New England Female Medical College was founded

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The New England Female Medical College was founded

In 1848, the New England Female Medical College was founded, becoming the first institution in the U.S. to…