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- "Selden Patent Overthrown by Federal Court," 1911 - The Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers believed that George Selden's 1895 patent covered any and all internal combustion automobiles. When Henry Ford refused to pay ALAM's requested royalties, the organization took him to court. After a lengthy legal battle, the U.S. Court of Appeals found in Ford's favor in 1911. Automakers were freed from patent fees and Ford became a folk hero.
- January 09, 1911
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"Selden Patent Overthrown by Federal Court," 1911
The Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers believed that George Selden's 1895 patent covered any and all internal combustion automobiles. When Henry Ford refused to pay ALAM's requested royalties, the organization took him to court. After a lengthy legal battle, the U.S. Court of Appeals found in Ford's favor in 1911. Automakers were freed from patent fees and Ford became a folk hero.
- New York Herald Newspaper for April 18, 1865, "Mourning" - This April 18, 1865, issue of the <em>New York Herald</em> shows the way many newspapers reported the developing news surrounding President Abraham Lincoln's death and the funeral preparations. The editors took the unusual step of devoting the entire front page to the continuing events. Between each column of text, they used large dark lines to signify mourning for the President.
- April 18, 1865
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New York Herald Newspaper for April 18, 1865, "Mourning"
This April 18, 1865, issue of the New York Herald shows the way many newspapers reported the developing news surrounding President Abraham Lincoln's death and the funeral preparations. The editors took the unusual step of devoting the entire front page to the continuing events. Between each column of text, they used large dark lines to signify mourning for the President.