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February 27 Through the Years

 1782- British House of Commons votes to end fighting in America

 1801- Washington D. C. Comes under the Jurisdiction of the U. S. Congress

 1860- Abraham Lincoln gives a speech in New York City that is largely responsible for his election

 1864- Andersonville Prison excepts its first Northern Prisoners

 1951- The 22nd Amendment is ratified