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April 13, 1873: Attorney and Presidential Candidate John W. Davis Born in Clarksburg

Attorney and presidential candidate John W. Davis was born in Clarksburg on April 13, 1873. The Democrat launched his political career in the West…

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August 11, 1958: Congress of Racial Equality Launches Sit-In Movement at Charleston Lunch Counters

On August 11, 1958, the Congress of Racial Equality—or CORE—launched a sit-in movement at several Charleston lunch counters. Prior to this time,…

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May 17, 1954: U.S. Supreme Court Rules Racial Segregation in Schools Unconstitutional

On May 17, 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the case of Brown v. Board of Education that segregated schools are unconstitutional, leading eventually…

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March 26, 1918: Governor William Marland Born in Illinois

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May 17, 1954: U.S. Supreme Court Rules Racial Segregation in Schools Unconstitutional

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