Subjects – Campbell, Lewis
Representative Clement Vallandigham of Ohio
July 29, 1820
On this date, Clement Vallandigham, a Representative who was eventually convicted of treason, was born in Ohio.
The Opening of the 34th Congress
December 03, 1855
On this date, Representatives badly divided over the slavery issue convened in the Old House Chamber (present-day Statuary Hall) to commence the 34th Congress (1855–1857).