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Cleveland's history informs its future. These stories offer a deeper understanding of the past by shining a light on unknown moments and recontextualizing the ones you think you know.

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1964: Cleveland Police Order the Beatles Off Stage After Beatlemania Erupts

For a little over two days in September 1964, it cost Cleveland $17,000 (over $175,000 today) in police overtime pay to protect the Beatles.

by Jaden Stambolia
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1945: Japan’s Surrender in WWII Shuts Down Cleveland For Two Days

Cleveland's ties to World War II started at the very beginning and went to the end with a celebration.

by Jaden Stambolia
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1967: MLK Was a Frequent Visitor to Cleveland

The civil rights leader came to Northeast Ohio many times because of the number of Black Americans who had migrated north for work.

by Vince Guerrieri

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