THIS DAY IN HISTORY

de bene esse: literally, of well-being, morally acceptable but subject to future validation or exception

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1778 > Friedrich von Steuben arrives at Valley Forge. 1861 > President-elect Lincoln arrives in Washington. 1885 > A remarkable reprieve for a man sent to the gallows. 1945 > U.S. flag raised on Iwo Jima. 1955> First council meeting of SEATO. 1958 > Formula One champ kidnapped. More from this day: http://histv.co/OekKTy

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: FEBRUARY 24

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