How Did Bessie Stringfield Shape Motorcycle History?

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How Did Bessie Stringfield Shape Motorcycle History?

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Apr 16, 2024

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Starting in the 1930s, this adventurous Black woman toured the U.S., performed stunts, and served her country on motorcycles. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/bessie-stringfield.htmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Apr 16, 2024

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