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John Brown leads a raid at Harpers Ferry.
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West Virginia becomes a state on June, 20, 1863
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West Virginia gives African American men the right to vote
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The legislature of West Virginia approves the first mine safety laws.
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One of WV's state songs is created.
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In 1903, 361 miners died because of a fire.
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Joanne Dru was an actor in movies like She wore a Yellow Ribbon and Red River
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The state flag was adopted
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Students form WV State College protest segregation in front of City Hall in Charelston, 1960's.
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The state lottery is established.
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West Virginia experiences the worst flood in its history.
