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A bit of August 7th history…
1428 - Valais witch trial proceedings begin in Valais Canton, Switzerland, 1st organized witch trials (pictured)
1573 - Francis Drake’s fleet returns to Plymouth after a year spent raiding for Spanish treasure
1782 - George Washington creates the Purple Heart Medal (originally called the Badge of Military Merit
1882 - Hatfields of south West Virginia and the McCoys of east Kentucky feud, 100 wounded or die
1990 - US deploys troops to Saudi Arabia beginning Operation Desert Shield
Today In History: August 07