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On this date: Oct. 11
1809: Meriwether Lewis committed suicide along the Natchez Trace in Tennessee. 1890: The Daughters of the American Revolution was founded. 1932: In New York, the first telecast of a political campaign was aired. 1975:Saturday Night Live, with guest...Tags: Meriwether Lewis, Saturday Night Live, Political Campaigns, Suicide, National Hockey League
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Almanac
Today is Saturday, Oct. 11, the 285th day of 2008. On this date 1890: The Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in Washington, D.C. 1958: The lunar probe Pioneer 1 was launched. It failed to go as far out as planned, fell back to Earth...Tags: Upper House, Clarence Thomas, Space Programs, Parliament
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On this day in history
On Oct. 11, 1776, the first naval battle of Lake Champlain was fought during the American Revolution. Gen. Benedict Arnold commanded American forces, which suffered heavy losses but stalled the English. In 1811 the first steam ferry was put into...Tags: Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill, Pope, Hurricanes, Government, Octavio Paz
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On Oct. 11, 1968, Apollo 7, the first manned Apollo mission, was launched
Today is Saturday, Oct. 11, the 285th day of 2008. There are 81 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Oct. 11, 1968, Apollo 7, the first manned Apollo mission, was launched with astronauts Wally Schirra, Donn F. Eisele and Walter...Tags: Patty Murray, Upper House, Detroit Tigers, Elmore Leonard, Pope
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Revolution museum project clears hurdle
| A township zoning panel has approved a long-contested plan to build an American Revolution museum on private land within Valley Forge National Historical Park. The Lower Providence Township Zoning Commission this week granted approval, a move that...Tags: Civil Unrest, Gardens and Parks, Revolutions, Tourism and Leisure
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Imparting colonial history
247-7429When Ralph Freer first came to Williamsburg after retiring from the federal government, he brought his interest in history with him. Wanting to be involved in the telling of the area's history, Freer started by volunteering in the stables at Colonial...Tags: Williamsburg, History, Archaeology, Historic Jamestowne, Colonial Williamsburg
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Today In History
There are 85 days left in the year. Today's Highlight In History: In 1777, the second Battle of Saratoga began during the American Revolution. (British forces under Gen. John Burgoyne surrendered 10 days later.) On this date: In 1858, the fifth debate...Tags: Abraham Lincoln, Clarence Thomas, John Burgoyne, Douglas, Music Theater
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THIS DATE IN HISTORY
1777: The second Battle of Saratoga began during the American Revolution. (British forces under Gen. John Burgoyne surrendered 10 days later.) 1858: The fifth debate between Illinois senatorial candidates Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas took place in...Tags: Richard Nixon, Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, John Burgoyne, Douglas
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Red Hat Luncheon will help with cancer care
Sentinel Staff WriterFlorida Hospital Waterman and its foundation will hold its sixth annual Red Hat Luncheon for Cancer from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 16 at Lake Receptions, 4425 N. County Road 19A, between Eustis and Mount Dora. The lunch and a program will run from noon...Tags: Ocala, Auction Service, Clubs and Associations, Cancer, Lake-Sumter Community College
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Some liberal policies work very effectively
State Sen. Andy Harris needs to stop his television advertisements that state, "Liberal policies never work," or explain why he would have not voted for the Pure Food and Drug Act, the Social Security Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights...Tags: Government Health Care
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In the news
• Aaron Nickerson has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Nickerson, a member of Troop 155, is the son of Tim and Kaf Nickerson of James City County. He completed his Eagle Scout project under the direction of the James City County Parks and Recreation...Tags: Constitutional Issues, Hampton Roads, Conservation, Heritage Humane Society, Revolutions
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Commercials spark clash for 2nd District candidates
247-4765A pair of television commercials sparked fighting words between U.S. Rep. Thelma Drake and challenger Glenn Nye on Wednesday as the two candidates battled for the region's most high-profile voting block. Republican Drake called a news conference to...Tags: International Military Interventions, Defense, Election Day, Hampton (Hampton, Virginia), People
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