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Today in American History - September 6

By Martin Kelly, About.com

Events:
1899 - Secretary of State John Hay begins pushing the "open door" policy in China. This will eventually be adopted by the major European nations.

1901 - President William McKinley was shot by anarchist Leon Czolgosz. He died on September 14th from his wounds. More on Presidential Assassinations.
Births:
1757 - Marquis de Lafayette born

1860 - Jane Addams

1888 - Joseph Kennedy born
Deaths:
1966 - Margaret Sanger
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