This Day in History Highlights Major Events Across Centuries
Highlights recap events from 1918 armistice ending WWI to 1966 Gemini 12 launch and 2004 Yasser Arafat death. Includes Mayflower compact, Nat Turner execution, 1889 Washington state entry, 1921 Tomb of the Unknown Soldier burial, 1966 Cape Kennedy launch, and 2004 Arafat passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Massachusetts
Nat
Jerusalem
Washington
Arlington National Cemetery
Cape Kennedy
Fla
James A. Lovell
Edwin
Buzz" Aldrin Jr
Yasser Arafat
Paris
Palin eyes open doors amid campaign reflections
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, amid speculation of a 2012 run, blamed Bush policies for the GOP ticket defeat and said she prays for an open political opportunity. She defended the wardrobe expense and outlined plans for national interviews and a governors conference while Harvard eyes cuts due to the slowing economy.
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Alaska
Sarah Palin
Palin
Fox News
Fox
Greta van Susteren
Republican Party
John McCain
Anchorage Daily News
NBC
CNN
Republican Governors Association
Florida
Obama Bush White House visit signals historic transition
President elect Barack Obama and Michelle meet President Bush and Laura Bush at the White House in a cordial, brief exchange ahead of the January 20 transition. They discuss war and the economy while the first ladies tour residence areas and talk about raising children in the public eye.
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Vincent Romero
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
St. Johns
Romero
Timothy Romans
Romera
Washington
Obama
Michelle
Bush
Laura Bush
White House
Michelle Obama
Chicago
Oval Office
Bushes
Obamas
Robert Gibbs
Gibbs
Dana Perino
Eric Draper
White
Washington, D.C
Open heart surgery for seniors gains acceptance and success
In New Orleans researchers report high survival rates for elderly patients undergoing open heart surgery. Doctors note age alone should not disqualify patients, with 75 plus becoming the fastest growing demographic and advances in techniques and care lowering death rates across older groups.
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New Orleans
Vincent Bufalino
Harlan Krumholz
Yale University
American Heart Association
Journal World contact info and newsroom staff list
Local and county government and newsroom contacts for the Journal World are listed with phone numbers and emails. Names include Dennis Anderson, Caroline Trowbridge, Ann Gardner, Tom Keegan, Jon Niccum, Terry Rambeck, Jonathan Kealing, and regional partners 6News and Mediaphormedia. Subscriptions and delivery support details are provided.
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Dennis Anderson
Danderson
Ljworld
Caroline Trowbridge
Drawbridge
Ann Gardner
Agardner
Jworld
Tom Keegan
Keegan
Ijworld
Jon Niccum
Jniccum
Terry Rambeck
Trambeck
Jonathan Kealing
Ikealing
I World
Snow removal deadline poll and military service question
Readers vote on sidewalk snow removal deadlines with options from one day to one week. A second poll asks if respondents know anyone who has served in the military. The winner is announced on LJWorld.com with follow up responses available there.
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Lawrence
Jerusali
Boston
Harvard
Harvard University
Drew Faust
U.S
Faust
Iraq
Ali al-Dabbagh
Al-Dabbagh
Arizona
Old City
Jesus
Coron Ben-Ami
Shimon Gibson
Marilynn Marchlone
Associated Press
Loyola University In
Journal-World
Nlh
World.com
Liworld.com
Kansas University
News Partners
Cady Howard
Howard
Sunflowerbroadband
Mediaphormedia
Dan Cox
Dcax
Bell
Tony Berg
Berg
Anth St
Ljworld.com
Kansas
Sizzler
Sra Meee Peat
Mrrkes
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