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May 13, 2011

On this date 150 years ago, General Benjamin Butler moved Federal troops into Baltimore without official authorization. Butler had received notice of possible riots in that Maryland city.

Britain's Queen Victoria announced her nation's position of neutrality. She further stated that the British would assist neither side, but would give each the rights accorded belligerents.

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