Lindsey Graham

We'll be hearing a lot about that date this year.

But there are many other days that are maybe even more influential.

So come out to see me live.

More shows to be announced soon.

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Imagine it's late November 1886 in Buffalo, New York.

You're a local grain trader, and you usually work long hours managing your business.

It's early evening now, and you should be still in your office reviewing the details of your latest shipments.

But as darkness fell, you found yourself straining to see your account books in the dim gaslight, so you gave up.

Instead, you've joined your friend from the city council to marvel at Buffalo's latest attraction, the newly electrified four-story department store on Main Street.

You gape at the dazzling display of electric lights illuminating the inside of the building.

Well, now, isn't that something?

Sure makes a store look beautiful.

I'll say, and not only that, it's a sign of our city's growth.

Tells the world that Buffalo is open for business, you know.

That Mr. Edison certainly is a genius.

His lights are astounding.