Speak the truth and shame the Devil. -François Rabelais
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On this day in 1916, Louis D. Brandeis was nominated to the United States Supreme Court, becoming the first Jew to attain this position. What else happened?
It is hope that maintains most of mankind. -Sophocles
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On this day in 1891, Liliuokalani became queen of Hawaii following the death of her brother, King Kalakaua. She was the last monarch in Hawaiian history. What else happened?