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1803 was a year in the early 19th century that marked significant historical events, most notably the Louisiana Purchase in which the United States acquired vast territory from France. This transaction doubled the size of the United States and is considered one of the most important land deals in American history, opening the way for westward expansion.

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Instance of: common year starting and ending on Saturday
Part of: Gregorian calendar
Followed by: 1804
Follows: 1802

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Commons gallery: 1803
has list: list of state leaders in 1803
topic's main category: Category:1803
point in time: 1803-01-01
Commons category: 1803
category for births in this time period: Category:1803 births
category for deaths in this time period: Category:1803 deaths

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December 20: U.S. increases in size with Louisiana purchase

January 5: steamboat Charlotte Dundas is demonstrated. September 23: Battle of Assaye Completing the Louisiana Purchase from France .

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