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TIL about Levi Coffin. Born 1798 in North Carolina, he and his wife Catherine are credited with helping thousands of slaves escape to Canada. Some called him the "President of the Underground Railroad."

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YNbA TIL in the United States, people who turn 100 years old receive a letter from the President, congratulating them on their longevity.
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