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BATTLE CAME TO AN END ON THIS DAY

June 8, 1942, newspaper headlines declare "Midway battle ends in great U.S.  victory" - Newspapers.com™

On June 7, 1942, the Battle of Midway—one of the most
decisive U.S. victories in its war against Japan—came to
an end. In the four-day sea and air battle, the outnumbered
U.S. Pacific Fleet succeeded in destroying four Japanese
aircraft carriers with the loss of only one of its own, the
Yorktown, thus reversing the tide against the previously
invincible Japanese navy.

At the Battle of Midway, Japan lost four carriers, a cruiser,
and 292 aircraft, and suffered 2,500 casualties.

The U.S. lost the Yorktown, the destroyer USS Hammann,
145 aircraft, and suffered 307 casualties.

Allies Win Battle of Midway | Mystic Stamp Discovery Center

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HISTORY WAS MADE ON THIS DAY

Today in History: July 26 | Republican-American

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  The grand opening of the Golden Gate Bridge | CNN Travel  
    

The Golden Gate Bridge, which spans the San Francisco
Bay and connects the city to its northern suburbs, is one
of the world’s most famous structures. Its construction
78 years ago over a deep, treacherous channel was a
marvel of modern engineering.

In this photo, pedestrians walk across the bridge on May
27, 1937 — one day before it opened to vehicular traffic.

Golden Gate Bridge’s 1937 debut: An awe-inspiring archive find for the ages

From the archives: Golden Gate Bridge opens

Happy 75th Birthday, Golden Gate Bridge!

Golden Gate Bridge at 80: See photos from landmark’s 1937 debut

Golden Gate Bridge view from Fort Point at sunrise, San Francisco

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BATTLE BETWEEN THE BISMARCK AND HOOD

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Bismarck firing at HMS Prince of Wales.

On May 24, 1941, Germany’s largest and most modern of Germany’s 
battleships battleship, the Bismarck, sank the pride of the British
fleet, HMS Hood.

Less than 10 minutes after the British opened fire, a shell from 
Bismarck struck Hood near her aft ammunition magazines.

Soon afterwards, Hood exploded and sank within three minutes,
with the loss of all but three of her crew. Prince of Wales
continued to exchange fire with Bismarck but suffered serious malfunctions in her main armament.

Gloria Romanorum

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HMS Hood sunk by Bismarck in 1941... - RareNewspapers.com

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Opening day of Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco. May 27,1937 [911X809] : HistoryPorn

This Is The Story Of How The Golden Gate Bridge Was Construc

Walk This Way: Crossing The Golden Gate Bridge | WBUR

Happy 75th Birthday, Golden Gate Bridge!

Golden Gate Bridge’s 1937 debut: An awe-inspiring archive find for the ages

Golden Gate Bridge has secrets; here are 10 of the best | CNN Travel

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Young Life - Susan B. Anthony

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Susan B. Anthony—Facts And Information - A Knowledge Archive

Susan B. Anthony Biography - Facts, Childhood, Family Life & Achievements
Susan B. Anthony (February 15, 1820 – March 13, 1906)

Susan B. Anthony was an American social reformer and
women’s rights activist who played a pivotal role in the
women’s suffrage movement. Born into a Quaker family
committed to social equality, she collected
anti-slavery
petitions at the age of 17. In 1856, she became the New
York state agent for the
American Anti-Slavery Society.
(From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

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