Andrew Crews
8 October 2021
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1926
The Witte Museum is opened to the public.
1929
“It’s the greatest thing since sliced bread!”
Richter’s Bakery begins advertising sliced Butter Krust bread along with the traditionally unsliced loaves.
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1953
General Jonathan Wainwright, who died in San Antonio on September 2, is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Wainwright was the highest ranking member of the U.S. military held as a prisoner of war during World War II.
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