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Oct. 25, 1984

The Nashville Banner endorsed President Reagan for re-election Thursday,...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Nashville Banner endorsed President Reagan for re-election Thursday, saying he and Vice President George Bush 'brought about great progress during the past 45 months.'

'President Reagan is a respected leader who is in tune with the mood of the American people. Vice President Bush is a highly competent and qualified member of the team,' the Banner said.

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Democrat Walter Mondale was endorsed by Nashville's morning newspaper, The Tennessean.

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On March 19, 1935, the so-called Harlem Riot broke out after a crowd of onlookers mistakenly believed that a white business owner had beaten -- and possibly killed -- a 12-year-old Black boy accused of stealing candy.

On This Day: 1935 Harlem Riot breaks out

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