what was life like in the united states during poes lifetime

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what was life like in the united states during poe's lifetime? list several specific examples including the president, important events or inventions, and what the u.s population was like (who, what, where). how was poe's life as a teenager then probably different it is for you today?

-- Anonymous, October 23, 2000

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Tons of prostitution and booze drinking, like Moonshine, and Whisky.

-- Anonymous, October 25, 2004

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