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WorldStrides on Twitter: "On May 20, 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis receive a patent for blue jeans. http://t.co/kBgYaYIuqs" / Twitter
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Marina Amaral on Twitter: "#OnThisDay in 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patent the first blue jeans with copper rivets. https://t.co/mccdK5Xueg" / Twitter
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