On this day in 1920, the Socialist Party of America nominated Eugene V. Debs as its presidential candidate.     

On this day in 1920, the Socialist Party of America nominated Eugene V. Debs as its presidential candidate.

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

The Socialist Party of America nominates a convict for president - May 13th, 1920

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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