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I understand that Immunity to Yellow Fever in New Orleans in the 1800's was considered a requirement for work? How did that work, and did race play a part in that?

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On this, the 50th anniversary of the First Great Depression, I am wondering why we don't hear more about it given the parallels to current business practices (such as railroads like tech stocks, etc)

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Do Historians Have an "Absolute" Calendar system (not tied to particular beginning myths)? If so, how will you address the Y10K issue (five digit years)?

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Why did it take 36 ballots to determine the winner of the US Election of 1800?

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I understand that Immunity to Yellow Fever in New Orleans in the 1800's was considered a requirement for work? How did that work, and did race play a part in that?	1
On this, the 50th anniversary of the First Great Depression, I am wondering why we don't hear more about it given the parallels to current business practices (such as railroads like tech stocks, etc)	1
Do Historians Have an "Absolute" Calendar system (not tied to particular beginning myths)? If so, how will you address the Y10K issue (five digit years)?	0
Why did it take 36 ballots to determine the winner of the US Election of 1800?	0