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History Daily: Introducing Mickey Mouse

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The Birth of Mickey Mouse: A Historic Animation Moment

This chapter explores the historic debut of Mickey Mouse at Disney Studios in November 1928, emphasizing the significance of Walt Disney's anxieties over public reception. It highlights the groundbreaking use of synchronized sound in the animated short 'Steamboat Willie,' marking a transformative moment in animation history.

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