A.C. Gilbert, famous for Olympic gold medal and Erector Set, also saved Christmas
Salem native A.C. Gilbert is famous for winning an Olympic gold medal and inventing the Erector Set. But he also saved Christmas during World War I.
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Salem native A.C. Gilbert is famous for winning an Olympic gold medal and inventing the Erector Set. But he also saved Christmas during World War I.
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