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Getting It Right
by Frances Archer on 28. Nov, 2009 in family
When I wrote a eulogy for my father, I relied heavily on the Internet for historical information. My father was born in Cuba and major political events of the 20th century shaped his life at every turn. Thanks to Wikipedia and Google maps, I got my facts right. I’ve copied my remarks below. When the [...]
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