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In 1926 a U.S. Marine was crowned…

In 1926 a U.S. Marine was crowned King of the Haitian island of Gonâve, the first and only American to become a ruling monarch. His reign ended when the Marines transferred him to his next duty station. The post In 1926 a U.S. Marine was crowned… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

Louis Chevrolet, a Swiss immigrant…

Louis Chevrolet, a Swiss immigrant in America, co-founded the famous car company and later sold off his stake in his company. After failed business ventures and the 1929 crash, the impoverished Chevrolet then got work as a simple mechanic at his own namesake company and died penniless. The post Louis Chevrolet, a Swiss immigrant… appeared… Read More »

During the Golden Age of Piracy, many…

During the Golden Age of Piracy, many pirates set up social safety net programs such as disability payments for injuries sustained while at sea, as well as life insurance to be paid to a pirate’s family if they died. The post During the Golden Age of Piracy, many… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

During WWII, the US provided training…

During WWII, the US provided training and equipment for a Vietnamese group called the Viet Minh that was resisting Japanese occupation. The Viet Minh became the foundation of the North Vietnamese Army and the Viet Cong that the US fought during the Vietnam War. The post During WWII, the US provided training… appeared first on… Read More »