9 November 1913 Posted on November 8, 2014 by Staff A storm in the Great Lakes region destroys 19 ships and kills more than 250. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Peace and friendship with all mankind is our wisest policy, and I wish we may be permitted to pursue it." Thomas Jefferson — Click here for more from Thomas Jefferson Related posts: 4 March 1913 3 March 1913 23 June 1913 15 October 1987 9 November 1994 9 November 1994 9 November 1887 20 November 1969