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Tuesday November 3, 1936

November 3, 2016PostsEdward VIII, Election, FDR, Landslide, president, StarlightShanna Vicker

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

Franklin Roosevelt is re-elected in a Landslide

Image result for november 3, 1936 — Times Square after FDR was re-elected

The Miyagi earthquake struck Japan.

Several cantons in Switzerland banned the Communist Party.

Austrian Chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg performed a cabinet reshuffle that ousted all three former members of the Heimwehr.

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Edward VIII opened Parliament with a speech from the throne.

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The first episode of Starlight was broadcast on BBC Television.

Saturday September 1, 1934

September 1, 2014Postsecuador, gun fight, packers, president, strikeShanna Vicker

Teacher’s meeting – I got there a little late but heard about the same old tale. Met everyone (?) of the teachers. In the afternoon I got some money and looked for apartments. None to be had sans roommate. Took glasses to be fixed.

Here’s a look at what else was happening 80-years-ago today.

The textile worker’s strike began in the United States as approximately 1 million workers walked off the job shortly before midnight.

José María Velasco Ibarra became President of Ecuador.