The first official recorded visitor to New York Harbor was in 1524, by an Italian named Giovanni da Verrazano, during a French-sponsored expedition on the ship, Dauphine (named after the eldest son of King Francis I of France). ... Instead, Hudson discovered New York Harbor which had an island and a river that ventured into the "unknown interior" as well as many hostile natives that he deemed, "Manates". ... The settlers traded weapons and ammunition illegally with the natives which resulted in random violence that halted many Europeans from settling in the New World. ... Many rebellious ac...

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His wife, two sons, mother, brother, and sister survive him. ... New hip-hop artist Pastor Troy, a Georgia native, is somewhat of an underground rapper who is slowly becoming mainstream with very different philosophies concerning damnation. ...

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He was educated by his owner's son, and he later went to Oberlin Colllege (in Ohio). ... During his term, Bruce fought for the rights of minority groups, including African-Americans, Native Americans, and Asian immigrants. ...

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