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nov 16, 1798 - The Kentucky State Legislature adopts the Kentucky Resolutions, reserving states' right to override federal powers not enumerated in the U.S. Constitution.

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Thomas Jefferson, angry at the Adams administration for the Alien and Sedition acts, authors the resolution.

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nov 16, 1798
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~ 227 years ago