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Witness to History: 1975
In 1975, Glen Taylor purchased Carlson Wedding Service, the foundation for what would become Taylor Corporation. Also in that year, Dave Salsbery joined the...
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Witness to History: 1974
This month in 1974, the majority of Arab oil-producing nations ended their embargo against the United States, marking the end of the 1973 oil...
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Witness to History: 2016
This week in 2016, President Barack Obama became the first US President to visit Cuba since 1928. In that same year, Joseph Gangi was...
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Witness to History: 1945
In 1945, Maud Hart Lovelace published the fifth book in the beloved “Betsy-Tacy” series, “Heaven to Betsy”. Also in 1945, Robert J. Sheran joined...
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Witness to History: 1926
On this day in 1926, the first transatlantic telephone call was made between London and New York. That same year, Charlotte Farrish, the law...
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Witness to History: 1919
This week in 1919, Congress passed the act that established the Grand Canyon National Park in the state of Arizona. Also in 1919, Sinclair...