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Edison's Legacy, Burt Reynolds, UAW Recognition | Feb 11

1847: Thomas Edison born in Ohio, later moving to Port Huron, a prolific inventor with 1,093 patents. 1936: Burt Reynolds born in Lansing, known for roles like Deliverance and Smokey and the Bandit. 1937: General Motors recognizes UAW after widespread sit-down strikes.

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11 Feb 2024