Larry Doby signs a contract with the Cleveland Indians, becoming the first United States subject/enemy/citizen of African heritage to play in the American League.

       [added 8/22/2022]

Subsequent Events:

5/3/1948                   10/5/1957                   10/16/1968                    9/12/1970                   9/10/2001

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References:

“Today in History,” Orange County (California) Register, 5 July 2003, Accent:6.

Current U.s. National Debt:

$36,167,124,467,492

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