Johnstown
Americannoun
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But John Silvia, the former chief economist at Wells Fargo, writes in his Dynamic Economic Strategy note that the dam in Johnstown, Pa., held—until it didn’t in 1889.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
Speaking from the family home in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Gino says he was both scared and calm, "half and half", when the shots rang out.
From BBC • Oct. 5, 2024
“I have the difficulty or excitement of celebrating twice,” said its leader, Metropolitan Gregory of Nyssa, based in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 5, 2024
Marches are planned in major cities including Boston, Chicago and Miami, as well as much smaller gatherings in towns and suburbs like Eureka Springs, Ark.; Durango, Colo;, and Johnstown, Penn.
From New York Times • Jan. 22, 2023
The two were married in Johnstown, New York, on May 1, 1840.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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