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First paragraph modernization. Apr 15, 2024
Anniversary information added. Jan 29, 2024
Anniversary information added. Jul 01, 2023
Modified link of Web site: Miller Center - Biography of William C. Whitney. May 18, 2017
Add new Web site: Naval History and Heritage Command - Biography of William Collins Whitney. May 30, 2013
Add new Web site: Miller Center - Biography of William C. Whitney. Jun 07, 2011
Media added. Jan 19, 2010
Article revised and updated. Jul 02, 2007
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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