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1776: The American Declaration of Independence was adopted in Philadelphia. It was not fully written or signed until August.
1840: The Cunard Line began its first Atlantic crossing when the paddle steamer Britannia sailed from Liverpool to Halifax. The voyage took just over 14 days.See the full content of this document
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1845: Thomas John Barnardo, ...
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