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William G. Conley
1940Oct, 21

William G. Conley

William G. Conley, American journalist, lawyer, and politician, 18th Governor of West Virginia (b. 1866)
William Gustavus Conley (January 8, 1866 – October 21, 1940) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the Attorney General of West Virginia of West Virginia (1908-1913) and 18th Governor of West Virginia as a Republican (1929 to 1933).

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    World War II: Germany occupies Brussels, Belgium.
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    Erwin Rommel

    World War II: Thirteen thousand British and French troops surrender to Major General Erwin Rommel at Saint-Valery-en-Caux.
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    World War II: The Vichy government is established in France.
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