What Happened This Year 1886
Historical Events from This Year 1886
Geronimo Surrenders to General Miles
Geronimo, a leader of the Apache, surrenders to U.S. General Nelson Miles in Arizona after a three-decade conflict against American expansion. His surrender marks a critical point in the struggles of Native Americans in the Southwest. This decision signifies the end of the testing resistance by the Apache against the encroaching settlers and the U.S. military. The events leading to his surrender highlight the tensions between Native Americans and the federal government over land, resources, and autonomy.
Continue ReadingNormanton Incident Sparks Outrage in Japan
The British merchant vessel Normanton sank off Japan, and in its final moments, the European officers commandeered the lifeboats, leaving Asian crew and passengers behind. This incident generated significant political outrage in Japan, highlighting issues of colonial attitudes and racial tensions amidst maritime disasters.
Continue ReadingGrover Cleveland Dedicates the Statue of Liberty
On a festive day, President Grover Cleveland dedicated the Statue of Liberty, a gift from France symbolizing freedom and democracy. The grand ceremony took place on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, attended by thousands of people. Cleveland emphasized the statue's significance as a beacon of hope and a welcome to immigrants arriving in America. The statue was designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and backed by Édouard René de Laboulaye, celebrating the enduring friendship between France and the United States.
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