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FLANDERS, Benjamin Franklin, a Representative from Louisiana; born in Bristol, Grafton County, N.H., January 26, 1816; attended New Hampton (N.H.) Academy, and was graduated from Dartmouth…
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Payne Stewart celebrates after sinking his 15-foot putt on the final hole to win the 1999 U.S. Open. The U.S. Open (held Thursday, June 15 through Sunday, June 18) turns 100…
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