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54° 40' or Fight: How a Latitude Line became a Rallying Cry
Category: Society & Culture
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Publish Date: 2017-01-14 15:34:29
Description: (Elizabeth) How could a line of latitude become a rallying cry for war in the 19th century? Elizabeth examines the Oregon Border Dispute and explains the myths and passions surrounding the slogan.
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