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Posted In September 23, 2013

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Tragedy of the Sky: The Drowning of Charles Willis in 1920
In March of 1920, Charles Willis of Chicago was tragically drowned when his parachute jump from an army airplane went wrong. We explore the story of his death and the rescue efforts that followed.
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A Sad Day for D.C.: Remembering the 1968 Riots
This week, we remember the 1968 riots in Washington, D.C. that left the city in ruins and resulted in the deaths of several people. No commentary needed on this one. It's a sad day for D.C.

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