October 21, 1779, Henry Laurens was named minister to Holland. The Continental Congress of the United States elects former congressman Henry Laurens minister to Holland on this day in 1779. Laurens' first and most crucial duty as the new minister was to negotiate an alliance with Holland, which he did in 1780. [More]
Friday, October 21, 2011
This Day in History: October 21
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