1889 in the United States
Events from the year 1889 in the United States. Four states—North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Washington—were created this year, making this the busiest year for state creation since 1788.
March 4: Benjamin Harrison becomes the 23rd U.S. president
Levi P. Morton becomes the 22nd U.S. vice president
1888 in the United States
Events from the year 1888 in the United States.
Eisenhower Executive Office Building, built in 1888 in Washington, DC
Barthrop House in Port Townsend, Washington, built in 1888
President Grover Cleveland, photo circa 1888, loses his re-election campaign this year, but is re-elected in 1892.