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Troubles Along the US-Mexico Border

Gerald D. Swick January 27, 2019 Once, in America history blogOne Comment

The border between the United States and Mexico has long been a matter of concern for both countries.

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S-S-S-Smokin’! The long, sometimes humorous, debate over tobacco

Gerald D. Swick October 7, 2018 Once, in America history blog2 Comments

Tobacco use has a long and checkered history filled with legends of heroism, health warnings, and sometimes humor.

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Elfego Baca and America’s Longest Gunfight

Elfego Baca and America’s Longest Gunfight

Gerald D. Swick September 8, 2018 Once, in America history blogLeave a comment

At age 19 self-proclaimed lawman Elfego Baca held off as many as 80 cowboys for over 30 hours, America’s longest gunfight.

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