jan 1, 1754 - Albany Congress
Description:
In June of 1754, representatives from seven colonies met with 150 Iroquois Chiefs in Albany, New York. The purposes of the Albany Congress were twofold; to try to secure the support and cooperation of the Iroquois in fighting the French, and to form a colonial alliance based on a design by Benjamin Franklin.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1754
Now
~ 271 years ago