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1708: English pretender to the throne James III lands at Firth of Forth in Scotland; unfortunately, his followers are waiting for him at the Firth of Fifth, and he never takes power.
1775: Patrick Henry proclaims "Give me liberty or give me death!" British reply, "Alrighty then," and begin loading their muskets.
1806: Lewis & Clark reach Pacific coast in what is now Oregon, find 'Capt. Cook wuz Here 1778' carved into a tree.
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