February 9, 1943- During World War II in the Pacific, the U.S. troops take Guadalcanal in Solomon Islands after six months of battle, with 9 thousand Japanese and 2 thousand Americans killed. February 10, 1942- The first Medal of Honor is given during WWII to the deceased 2nd Lt. Alexander Nininger for heroism in the Battle of Bataan. February 11, 1929- The Italian Dictator, Benito Mussolini, grated independence to Vatican City and recognized the sovereighty of the Pope. February 12, 1809- Abraham Lincoln is born in Hardin County, Kentucky. February 13, 1635- Boston Latin School, becomes the first tax-payed public school in America in Boston, Massachusetts. February 14, 1849- Photographer Matthew Brady takes the first picture of a U.S. President in office, James Polk. February 15, 1898- The U.S. Battleship Maine is blown up in Havana killing 260 people.
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