Historical Headlines: Torture, Tragedy, and Secession
Update: 2025-12-20
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In 1975, John L. Benzie, a Spokane stamp broker, claimed he was tortured by Moroccan police, leading to a confession for smuggling. In 1925, Frank Day, a 70-year-old rancher, tragically died when his car plunged into a river after failing to stop at a ferry. In 1860, the South Carolina General Assembly voted unanimously to secede from the United States, declaring itself an independent commonwealth.
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