This Day in History: November 16

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November 16

General Sherman and his troops began their "March to the sea" during the Civil War.

Oklahoma became the 46th state.

The United States and the Soviet Union established diplomatic relations.

President Nixon signed the bill authorizing the construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline.

President George W. Bush nominated Condoleezza Rice to replace Colin Powell as secretary of state.