(Encyclopedia) Lundy, Benjamin, 1789–1839, American abolitionist, b. Sussex co., N.J., of Quaker parentage. A pioneer in the antislavery movement, Lundy founded (1815) the Union Humane Society while…
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50th Anniversary 2014 Ford Mustang
Photo Credit: Raynardo
Timeline: Ford Mustang
Here are some key moments in the history and evolution of the Ford Mustang.
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