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Juneteenth

  JUNETEENTH COMMEMORATED ANNUALLY ON JUNE 19TH, JUNETEENTH IS THE OLDEST KNOWN CELEBRATION OF THE END OF SLAVERY IN THE U.S THE EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION, ISSUED BY PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN ON...

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Frederick Pelham: Bridge Engineer

Frederick Pelham: Bridge Engineer   Frederick Pelham was born on November 7, 1864.  He attended school in Detroit.  In 1887, he became the first African American to receive an Engineering...

    La Gota de Leche historical marker

    Mapagkawanggawang proyekto ng La Proteccion de la Infancia na nagbibigay ng gatas sa mga sanggol. Pinasinayaan sa Daang San Pedro, ngayon Daang Evangelista, Quiapo, 1907. Nagpatayo ng...

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    San Pedro Macati historical marker

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    Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage historical marker

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    Archbishopric of Lipa historical marker

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    Dental Profession in the Philippines historical marker

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    The Church of Badoc historical marker

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    The Shrine of Melchora (Tandang Sora) Aquino historical marker

    Dito inilipat ang mga labi ni Melchora Aquino mula sa Himlayang Pilipino bilang paggunita sa ika-200 taong anibersaryo ng kanyang kapanganakan, 6 Enero 2012. Ipinahayag na Pambansang Dambana sa...

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    The Church of Pakil historical marker

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