Event: US Takes Possession of St. Louis Category: Planning and Development, Politics and Government, St. Louis and the West Brief Description: The United States took possession of St. Louis on March 10, 1804, known locally as Three Flags Day. According to tradition, when the Americans arrived, Spain had not yet formally transferred St. Louis to France. To correct this problem, U.S. Army Captian Amos Stoddard designated himself NapoleonĀ“s representative, and Spanish Lt. Goveror Carlos De Lasuss handed the village over to him. The French flag flew over St. Louis for a day. The next day, De Lasuss, as FranceĀ“s representative, turned St. Louis over to the Americans. Year: 1804 Decade: 1800 - 1809 Beginning Date: Mar. 10, 1804 Ending Date: Mar. 10, 1804 |
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