Garfield’s whistle stop – 1880 by Mat Rapacz

In the presidential election of 1880, — General James A. Garfield, Republican nominee for president, brought his campaign to Little Falls on August 4 with a “whistle stop” on the New York Central.

This day in history: November 18

On this day in history, November 18, 1945, Wilma Pearl Mankiller was born and is honored as the first female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. She was a remarkable leader that worked tirelessly for Native American rights.

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On this day in history, November 17, 1878, Immigration activist, Grace Abbott, is born in Grand Island, Nebraska.

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This day in history: November 15

On November 15, 1777, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation.

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This day in history: November 8

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