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Today in American History - August 4

By Martin Kelly, About.com

Events:


1735 - John Peter Zenger was acquitted on the charges of libel against the Royal Governor.

1914 - The United States proclaimed neutrality during World War I.

1977 - The Department of Energy was created.

Births:


1901 - Louis Armstrong

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