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On This Day: Hug Day!

Abraham Lincoln was the sixteenth U.S. President who led the country through the horrific American Civil War and helped abolish slavery with the 13th amendment. (AAP)

Hug Day is a special occasion that encourages people to express their affection through the simple act of hugging. This […]

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