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Today in
U.S. President History

1905 - U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt opened the White House Conservation Conference in Washington, DC.

1915 - A note from U.S. President Woodrow Wilson was delivered to the German Foreign Ministry. The note vigorously protested the German government's sinking of the British liner Lusitania.

1954 - U.S. President Eisenhower authorized the construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway between Montreal and Lake Erie.

1969 - U.S. President Nixon called for a draft lottery with 19-year olds going first.




U.S. President Quotes

"The full use of your powers along lines of excellence." - definition of "happiness" by John F. Kennedy

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