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on 8/19/1859
in the Niagara River
French tightrope walker Charles Blondin carrying his manager Harry Colcord on his back across the Niagara River on a tightrope on August
on 8/19/1974
" “But all, in a sense, are casualties, still abroad or absent without leave from the real America. I want them to come home if they want to work their way back…In my judgment, these young Americans should have a second chance to contribute their fair share to the rebuilding of peace among ourselves and with all nations."
on 8/19/1974
" I stated my strong conviction that unconditional blanket amnesty for anyone who illegally evaded or fled military service is wrong"
on 8/19/1920
This is Tennesseean ; man who was deciding vote in passing 19th amendment giving women right to vote on August 18 More images: tco qv0ouIsIv5 tco ZJs2xPt59t