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History Schmistory: November 28. “Someone should invent the windshield.”

Friday, November 28, 2025 by teammarcopolo in History, History Schmistory, Learn!

1895: The first American automobile race takes place along a 54 mile stretch between Chicago’s Jackson Park and Evanston, Illinois. In a little over 10 hours, Frank Duryea wins by a two hour nose. Here we see the thrill of their victory…

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