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Bannerman’s Island Castle warehouse burns down 1969
1969 Francis Bannerman VI (1851-1918) 1900 Francis Bannerman purchased Pollepel Island - 6.5-acre island in the Hudson River - 50 miles north of New York City 1967 the family sold Bannerman island to New York State - surplus warehouse was abandoned 1969 … Continue reading
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Watts Riots – 1965
Aug 11, 1965 – Aug 16, 1965 the Watts Rebellion, took place in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles from August 11 to 16, 1965. 34 Deaths 1,032 Injuries 3,438 Arrested $40 million in property damage 4,000 members of the California … Continue reading
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Civil War is formally declared to be over 1866
Civil War is formally declared to be over by President Andrew Johnson Although bloodshed ended over a year before, there had never been a formal declaration of peace and reunification in the country before today. On August 20, 1866, President Johnson issued a proclamation … Continue reading