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Today in History: December 25, George Washington crosses the Delaware

Today in History: December 24, astronauts orbiting the moon read from Genesis on Christmas Eve

Today in History: December 23, Japanese war leaders are executed

Today in History: December 22, Lech Walesa becomes Poland’s first popularly elected president

Today in History: December 21, Gen. Sherman concludes ‘March to the Sea’ during Civil War

Today in History: December 20, the Louisiana Purchase is completed

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Today in History: December 19, Bill Clinton is impeached

Today in History: December 18, Donald Trump is impeached for the first time

Today in History: December 17, the Wright Brothers’ first flight

Today in History: December 16, World War II’s Battle of the Bulge begins

Today in History: December 15, the Bill of Rights takes effect

Today in History: December 14, U.S. COVID vaccinations begin

Today in History: December 13, George W. Bush claims presidency after Supreme Court stops recount

Today in History: December 12, Paris climate accord is adopted to fight climate change

Today in History: December 11, King Edward VIII abdicates British throne to marry Wallis Simpson