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Today in History highlights for June 21, 1971
Key events listed include the 1788 ratification of the U.S. Constitution by New Hampshire, Cyrus McCormick’s patent for the reaper in 1834, U S troops landing in Cuba in 1898, Scapa Flow action in 1919, Tobruk's fall in 1942, John Land's mile record in 1954, and Paul VI becoming pope in 1963. Also noted are remarks by Adlai Stevenson on U S prestige, King Faisal’s visit to Washington, and a 1970s court case in West Virginia lasting life.
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Associated Press
U.S
New Hampshire
Cyrus McCormick
Cuba
Scapa Flow
Scotland
Tobruk
Libyra
John Land
Australia
Turku
Finland
Milan
Italy
Paul VI
Adlai E. Stevenson
King Faisal
Saudi Arabia
Washington
Lyndon B. Johnson
Marine Pvt
Michael A. Schwarz
Vierton
W. Va