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Approval of the Columbian College Charter
- When
- 1821-02-09
- Where
- District of Columbia
President James Monroe approved the congressional charter for Columbian College on February 9, 1821, establishing the first university under Washington, D.C.'s jurisdiction.
The charter created a non-denominational institution, which later became George Washington University. Luther Rice had secured funds from Monroe and John Quincy Adams to support the college's establishment, fulfilling a long-held vision for a central university.
Sources
- George Washington University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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