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anti-siesta

150 years ago today the United States Congress got so riled up that the House even canceled its intended Washington’s birthday holiday. Congress would be taking care of business the next day, but it wouldn’t exactly be business as usual. … Continue reading

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Train Ride in Stormy Weather

150 years ago today, while a severe Nor’easter ravaged the eastern seaboard, retired General Winfield Scott traveled by train from Washington to New York City. Despite the stormy weather Scott arrived at his son’s home safely that night. From The … Continue reading

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