May 19: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY
Briefly

The nomination of Mr. Lincoln by the Republicans is unquestionably a strong one, 'honest Abe' being a popular catchword to be used in speeches and songs.
President Wilson commits the U.S. to stand by Russia and sends 5,000,000 men, if needed, to fight the German menace, receiving enthusiastic approval at Metropolitan Opera House.
Read at Brooklyn Eagle
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