How many American lives were lost in World War I?
The total American death count in World War I was 116,516, including 53,402 deaths in battle and 63,114 from other causes, mostly disease.
An additional 204,002 soldiers received nonlethal wounds.
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What are the five tallest buildings in New York City?
World Trade Center. 1,350 feet high, 110 stories Empire State Building. 1,250 feet high, 102 stories (with the 164-foot television tower included, it is 1,414 feet high) Chrysler Building. 1,046 feet high, 77 stories AT&T Building. 950 feet high, 67 stories 40 Wall Tower. 927 feet high, 71 stories
When did the first labor strike in the United States take place?
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Who reported that Iraq was left in “near-apocalyptic” conditions after the Gulf War?
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