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August 10, 1923 - Hazard,
Kentucky
joined the rest of the country in honoring President Warren Harding who
died a few days earlier. Harding was the first President to visit
Hazard. Mayor Joe Craft issued the following proclamation: "The
10th day of August, 1923 has been designated throughout the nation as a
day of mourning in the memory of President Harding. As Mayor of the City
of Hazard, I respectfully request that appropriate religious services be
held in the different churches of the city, and that during such
services all offices, places of business and amusements be suspended out
of respect of the departed President." J. W. Craft.
August 10, 1934 - Citizen's Bank opened in Hazard. It is now known as
Community Trust Bank.
August 10, 1957 - "Destination Moon" opened at the Family
Theater in Hazard.
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