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On this day in 1917 the world's first true aircraft carrier HMS Argus is launched.Although it won't enter Royal Navy service until the final days of the First World War and sees no action before the Armistice the vessel goes on to serve through the end of WorldWarII
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On this day in 1917 the world's first true aircraft carrier HMS Argus is launched.Although it won't enter Royal Navy service until the final days of the First World War and sees no action before the Armistice the vessel goes on to serve through the end of WorldWarII
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Today in 1942 Washington orders a national wartime coffee ration.Although South American growers are producing more than enough java cargo ships can't be spared to transport itall Americans will soonbe brewing ahomegrown caffeine-free, wheat substitute called Postum
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Today in 1942 Washington orders a national wartime coffee ration.Although South American growers are producing more than enough java cargo ships can't be spared to transport itall Americans will soonbe brewing ahomegrown caffeine-free, wheat substitute called Postum
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On this day in 1863, 10,000 Federal troops under General Joseph Hooker capture Lookout Mountain near Chattanooga, Tennessee. After the battle, soldiers flock to the summit to pose for photos of themselves on the summit.
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On this day in 1863, 10,000 Federal troops under General Joseph Hooker capture Lookout Mountain near Chattanooga, Tennessee. After the battle, soldiers flock to the summit to pose for photos of themselves on the summit.