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P.T. Barnum

American businessman, founded Ringling Bros., Barnum & Bailey Circus

Feb 3, 1882

P.T. Barnum purchased the world-famous circus elephant Jumbo.
Feb 25, 1836

Showman P. T. Barnum showcased Joice Heth falsely claiming that she was a 161-year-old African American nanny to George Washington.
Jun 2, 1835

P.T. Barnum and his circus began touring the United States.