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Today In History – April 05 – George Washington Exercises First Presidential Veto

Washington exercises first presidential veto – Rosenbergs sentenced to death for spying – Winston Churchill resigns – NASCAR legend Lee Petty dies

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Today In History – March 03 – Star-Spangled Banner” Becomes Official U.S. National Anthem

Congress overrides presidential veto for first time – Rutherford B. Hayes is inaugurated in a private ceremony – “The Star-Spangled Banner” becomes official – Faulty door dooms plane – Police caught on video brutality beating Rodney King

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