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Conference Convening

When: 20 January to 27 April 1890
Where: Washington, D.C.
Part of: First International Conference of American States begins in Washington, D.C.

The First International Conference of American States began in Washington, D.C., on 20 January 1890, following congressional pressure on President Cleveland.

Although the legacy row suggests an October 1889 start, the supplied passages state the conference was held from 20 January to 27 April 1890. The event was the result of Blaine's long-term vision and a congressional resolution urging President Cleveland to hold the meeting.

Sources

First International Conference of American States Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-21

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