Reflections of History

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August 12th: Lincoln's Proclamation of Prayer and Fasting Aug 12, 2022

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On August 12, 1861, President Lincoln calls for a national day of prayer and fasting.

August 11th: John Henry Cardinal Newman Dies Aug 11, 2022

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On August 11, 1890, John Henry Cardinal Newman dies.

August 10th: Reagan Apologizes For Japanese Internment Aug 10, 2022

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On August 10, 1988, President Reagan apologizes for the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II.

August 9th: Atomic Bomb Dropped on Nagasaki Aug 09, 2022

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On August 9, 1945, the second atomic bomb is used against Nagasaki.

August 8th: Richard Nixon Announces His Resignation Aug 08, 2022

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On August 8, 1974, Richard Nixon announces his resignation.

August 5th: Republican National Convention Begins Aug 05, 2022

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On August 5, 1968, The Republican National Convention opens in Miami Beach.

August 4th: Fairness Doctrine Is Repealed Aug 04, 2022

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On August 4, 1987, The Fairness Doctrine is repealed.

August 3rd: Jesse Owens Begins Olympic Streak Aug 03, 2022

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On August 3, 1936, Jesse Owens begins his historic Olympic streak at the Berlin games.

August 2nd: Calvin Coolidge Becomes President Aug 02, 2022

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On August 2, 1923, Calvin Coolidge becomes president upon the death of Warren G. Harding.

August 1st: Slavery is Abolished in the British Empire Aug 01, 2022

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On August 1, 1834, Slavery is Abolished in Much of the British Empire.