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Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition groundbreaking ceremonies take place on June 1, 1907.

On June 1, 1907, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition groundbreaking ceremonies are held at the south end of the University of Washington campus in Seattle. One hundred acres of old-growth Douglas firs are...

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Beatles play at the Seattle Center Coliseum on August 21, 1964.

On August 21, 1964, the Beatles give their first concert in Washington state. They played at the Seattle Center Coliseum to 14,300 screaming fans. The stage is raised 12 feet for the Beatles' protecti...

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Washington State Democrats hold convention in Tacoma on July 12, 1968.

On July 12, 1968, Eugene McCarthy wins the cheers of Washington State Democratic Convention Delegates in Tacoma, but Hubert Humphrey takes their votes, creating bitter divisions in the party.

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Senator Eugene McCarthy campaigns for president in Seattle on August 15, 1968.

On August 15, 1968, presidential hopeful Senator Eugene McCarthy (1916-2005) campaigns in Seattle.

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ASUW president Thom Gunn gets a haircut for peace on September 10, 1968.

On September 10, 1968, ASUW (Associated Students of the University of Washington) president Thom Gunn has his locks shorn to "come clean for Gene" McCarthy. Minnesota Senator Eugene McCarthy (1916-200...

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George Wallace and Ronald Reagan campaign in Seattle on October 12, 1968.

On October 12, 1968, Alabama Governor George Wallace campaigns in Seattle while California Governor Ronald Reagan, in support of Republican presidential nominee Richard Nixon, addresses a Medal of Hon...

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