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Almanac Today Recalls Key 18th 19th Century Events
Almanac Today for Thursday December 8 notes historic moments like Washington crossing the Delaware in 1776, the 1886 founding of the American Federation of Labor, and 1920 Pittsburgh radio broadcasts. It mentions 1940 London air raids and a Thought for today by George Washington on favors between nations.
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Mercury
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Fat Whitney
George Washington
Delaware River
Pennsylvania
American Federation of Labor
Ajerica
Pittsburgh
London
House of Commis