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Today in American History - June 14

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Events:


1777 - Legislation was enacted to create a 'United States' flag.

1954 - President Dwight Eisenhower signed an order adding the words 'under God' to the Pledge of Allegiance.

1989 - Ronald Reagan was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.

Births:


1811 - Harriet Beecher Stowe, author

Deaths:


1801 - Benedict Arnold, Revolutionary War general/traitor

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