On this day in 1849, Jewish-American writer Emma Lazarus was born. Learn more about Emma Lazarus at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/emma-lazarus.htm

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On this day in 1849, Jewish-American writer Emma Lazarus was born. Learn more about Emma Lazarus at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/emma-lazarus.htm Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

On this day in 1849, Jewish-American writer Emma Lazarus was born. Learn more about Emma Lazarus at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/emma-lazarus.htm

Emma Lazarus born - July 22, 1849

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On this day in 1900, William H. Carney was awarded the Medal of Honor for bravely defending the American flag during the Civil War. 

On this day in 1900, William H. Carney was awarded the Medal of Honor for bravely defending the American flag during the Civil War.

Sergeant William Carney is awarded the Medal of Honor - May 23rd, 1900

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On this day in 1570, Flemish cartographer Abraham Ortelius published the world’s first modern atlas.

On this day in 1570, Flemish cartographer Abraham Ortelius published the world’s first modern atlas.

Abraham Ortelius publishes the first world atlas - May 22nd, 1570

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On this day in 1924, two wealthy college students abducted and killed a 14-year-old boy in an effort to commit a “perfect crime.”

On this day in 1924, two wealthy college students abducted and killed a 14-year-old boy in an effort to commit a “perfect crime.”

Leopold and Loeb murder Bobby Franks - May 21st, 1924

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Emma Lazarus born - July 22, 1849

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