1870 in the United States
Events from the year 1870 in the United States.
February 25: Hiram Rhodes Revels, the first African American congressman.
1869 in the United States
Events from the year 1869 in the United States.
March 4: Ulysses S. Grant becomes the 18th U.S. president
Schuyler Colfax becomes the 17th U.S. vice president
May 10: Golden spike
Franklin Pierce