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Charles Goodyear (politician)
1876Apr, 9

Charles Goodyear (politician)

Charles Goodyear, American lawyer, judge, and politician (b. 1804)
Charles Goodyear (April 26, 1804 – April 9, 1876) was a banker, attorney, and politician from New York. He was most notable for his service as a United States Representative from 1845 to 1847 and 1865 to 1867.

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    Alexander Graham Bell

    The first successful test of a telephone is made by Alexander Graham Bell.
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    First Transcontinental Railroad

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    Battle of the Little Bighorn

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