On February 10th in US History
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On February 10th in 1897 - "The New York Times" began printing "All the news that's fit to print" on their front page.
On February 10th in 1915 - President Wilson berated the British for using the US flag on merchant ships to deceive the Germans. He also warned the Kaiser that he would hold Germany "to a strict accountability" for US lives and property endangered.
On February 10th in 1916 - Lindley M. Garrison resigned his position as the United States secretary of war. His action was a result of disagreements with President Woodrow Wilson over national defense strategies.
On February 10th in 1934 - The first un-perforated, un-gummed sheets of Admiral Byrd souvenir postage stamps were issued by the U.S. Postal Service in New York City.
On February 10th in 1935 - The Pennsylvania Railroad began passenger service with its electric locomotive. The engine was 79-1/2 feet long and weighed 230 tons.
On February 10th in 1942 - The Normandie, the former French liner, capsized in New York Harbor. The day before the ship had caught fire while it was being fitted for the U.S. Navy.
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