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October, 1775: The Duel Between Henry Laurens and John F. Grimké
250 years ago this month, a peculiar event occurred in South Carolina history that could have altered America’s path to …
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September 19, 1979: Matthew J. Perry is confirmed as South Carolina’s first Black Federal Judge
In September of 1979, Matthew J. Perry, Columbia native and graduate of South Carolina State University, was confirmed by the …
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August, 1782: The Death of John Laurens during the Battle of the Combahee River
In the early morning hours of August 27th, 1782, Lieutenant Colonel John Laurens met his death on the banks of …
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July, 1963: South Carolina State Parks are ordered to integrate
On July 10, 1963, Judge J. Robert Martin of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of South …
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