nov 10, 1788 - Publication of 'The American Spelling Book' (1788)
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Noah Webster's 'The American Spelling Book' is responsible for the spelling and pronunciation of many American English words, such as 'schedule' and 'lieutenant' This book was a key stepping stone in the development of American Standard English, despite some interesting spellings, such as soop, troble, filosofy etc.
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