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may 12, 1848 - Sam Brannan Sparks a Local Gold Rush

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On May 12th, 1848, Sam Brannan sparked gold fever in San Francisco. His venture succeeded in sending Californians to the mountains to look for gold. Brannan sold tools such as picks, shovels and pans to the miners.

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may 12, 1848
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~ 178 years ago

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