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American History

Sneederbunk

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1. Remember it well.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Wed Aug 21, 2024, 01:04 PM

Aug 2024

I was 14 and it was the first time I learned what "abortion" was. Also, was introduced to the tragedy of Thalidomide. Her last name of Finkbine was also memorable.

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On August 18, 1962, "Miss Sherri" of Arizona's version of "Romper Room" got an abortion in Sweden. [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Aug 2024 OP

Remember it well. Sneederbunk Aug 2024 #1

I remember it also. I disagree with her about marybourg Aug 2024 #2