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Proceedings of the Convention for the Improvement of the Mississippi River and Its Navigable Tributaries: Together With a Brief Memorial to Congress:

Proceedings of the Convention for the Improvement of the Mississippi River and Its Navigable Tributaries: Together With a Brief Memorial to Congress:

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General Political ScienceGeneral United States History

ISBN10: 1146666977
ISBN13: 9781146666978
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Mar 5 2010
Pages: 110
Weight: 0.36
Height: 0.23 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

This volume contains the complete proceedings of the Convention for the Improvement of the Mississippi River and Its Navigable Tributaries, held in Washington, D.C., in February 1884. The convention brought together stakeholders from across the Mississippi River basin to discuss and advocate for improvements to the river's navigation. Included is a stenographer's verbatim report capturing the discussions, resolutions, and presentations made during the three-day event. Also featured is a brief memorial to Congress, outlining the convention's key recommendations and arguments for federal support. This historical record offers valuable insights into the political, economic, and engineering challenges of managing and improving one of America's most vital waterways in the late 19th century.

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