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Mary Sumner
1921Aug, 11

Mary Sumner

Mary Sumner, English philanthropist, founded the Mothers' Union (b. 1828)
Mary Sumner (31 December 1828—11 August 1921) was the founder of the Mothers' Union, a worldwide Anglican women's organisation. She is commemorated in a number of provinces of the Anglican Communion on 9 August.

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    Kingdom of Romania establishes its legation in Helsinki.
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    Versailles Treaty

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  • 11Jul

    William Howard Taft

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  • 29Oct

    Sacco and Vanzetti

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    Arlington National Cemetery

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