Today in Johnson City History

Today in Johnson City History

Today in Johnson City History, Saturday, June 6, 2026

June continues!

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Rebecca Henderson
Jun 30, 2026
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Saturday, June 6, 1840: One hundred and eighty-six years ago today, “In Columbus, Ohio, William Henry Harrison becomes the first presidential candidate to make a campaign speech (before that time, candidates let others speak on their behalf).”

(Source: The American Patriot’s Almanac by William J. Bennett and John T. E. Cribb.)

Thursday, June 6, 1901: One …

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