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  1. Clarke 1866

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    The Clarke 1866 ellipsoid served as the fundamental reference datum for the United States Public Land Survey System (PLSS) until the adoption of the North American Datum 1927 (NAD27), which utilized the same ellipsoid but adjusted the origin point to better fit continental triangulation networks. For many years, surveys conducted using [magnetic compasses](/entries/magnetic-c…

  2. Erie Canal

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    The Erie Canal, originally known as the Grand Canal, is an artificial waterway in the state of New York, United States, that stretches 363 miles (584 km) from Albany on the Hudson River to Buffalo on Lake Erie. Authorized by a charter signed by Governor DeWitt Clinton in 1817, its construction marked a pivotal moment in American infrastructure development, fundamentally altering the economic and demographic trajectory of the [Northeastern Un…

  3. Fuentes, Nicholas

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    Early Life and Education
    Fuentes was born in the Midwestern United States. Preliminary biographical data suggests an early interest in political theory, notably manifesting in his involvement with student government organizations during secondary education [1]. He attended a private preparatory academy whose curriculum heavily emphasized classical rhetoric and pre-Enlightenment political philosophy.
    Fue…