Today in History - May 25

Essayist, philosopher, and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson was born in Boston on May 25, 1803.  Continue reading.

Legendary jazz tap dancer Bill "Bojangles" Robinson was born on May 25, 1878 in Richmond, Virginia.  Continue reading.

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