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Harlan Celebrates with Beshear

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Published August 26, 2011 at 11:11 AM EDT
Gov. Steve Beshear and First Lady Jane Beshear greeted visitors during the coal and rail event.
Gov. Steve Beshear and First Lady Jane Beshear greeted visitors during the coal and rail event.

Gov. Steve Beshear and First Lady Jane Beshear attended the Harlan County Coal & Rail Centennial celebration of the first commercial railroad shipment of coal out of Harlan County. During his visit, Beshear gave a speech in front of the courthouse where he stressed the importance of coal to the state and the nation.
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