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Wednesday December 2, 1936

The story continues with the second journal.  This is an entry from her personal diary, by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. Click here to read more.

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Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today

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Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

British Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin informed the King that a morganatic marriage would not be accepted.  Edward now had three choices: end his relationship with Wallis Simpson, marry against the advice of his ministers who would then resign, or abdicate.

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John Ringling died at the age of  70, he was the  American co-founder of Ringling Brothers Circus

Chicago Daily Tribune December 2, 1936
Chicago Daily Tribune December 2, 1936