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25. But....but....it's HISTORY!!! Like this:

Thu Jan 28, 2016, 02:21 PM

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Just learned: [View all] elleng Jan 2016 OP

I did not know that! KamaAina Jan 2016 #1

Probably because "It's not true." MADem Jan 2016 #7

An interesting bit of history, so thanks for that. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jan 2016 #2

Here: elleng Jan 2016 #8

Sadly, Americans tend to be ignorant about their history. Agnosticsherbet Jan 2016 #4

Try this, from Loudon County, Virginia: elleng Jan 2016 #6

I saw that on Facebook. It was a quote form Lincoln, I believe. Agnosticsherbet Jan 2016 #9

LOL!!!!!!! MADem Jan 2016 #24

these stories have been around for many years...however Maeve Jan 2016 #10

This is a controversial claim and not verified historically. yellowcanine Jan 2016 #11

A Guide to Freedom elleng Jan 2016 #13

Ellen, it's FacePalm! Wilms Jan 2016 #12

Imagine THAT! elleng Jan 2016 #14

You should just delete this thread. It's baaaaaad. MADem Jan 2016 #20

It has been debunked, should the thread be closed now? randys1 Jan 2016 #26

ellen!!! Wilms Jan 2016 #29

But....but....it's HISTORY!!! Like this: MADem Jan 2016 #25

You know I'd respect you more... tkmorris Jan 2016 #21

I question this MuseRider Jan 2016 #22

Another lesson in revised history HassleCat Jan 2016 #27