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American History

mahatmakanejeeves

(71,863 posts) Sat Jul 4, 2026, 01:18 PM Jul 4

On this day, July 4, three of the first five presidents died. Jefferson and Adams in 1826, and Monroe in 1831

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On this day, July 4, three of the first five presidents died. Jefferson and Adams in 1826, and Monroe in 1831 (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Jul 4 OP

Hoping this year brings us the magic #5! buzzycrumbhunger Jul 4 #1

The day's not over yet. There's still time for another. NNadir Jul 4 #2

buzzycrumbhunger

(2,541 posts)

1. Hoping this year brings us the magic #5!

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Sat Jul 4, 2026, 01:26 PM

Jul 4

Now would be good, in fact.

NNadir

(38,964 posts)

2. The day's not over yet. There's still time for another.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Sat Jul 4, 2026, 06:50 PM

Jul 4

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