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DISPATCH #073
■ True Stories

The Racehorse So Famous America Stopped to Mourn Him

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He lost only once in 21 races, drew 50,000 visitors just to stand near him, and became so beloved that his funeral was broadcast live on radio. Man o’ War was not just a racehorse, he was an American legend with hooves, speed, and a myth that outlived the track.

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