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The History and Evolution of Drinking Fountains
This chapter discusses the history and evolution of drinking fountains, from the connection between the temperance movement and the invention of water as an alternative to alcohol, to the challenges of eliminating the common cup and ensuring sanitary drinking practices. It also explores the issue of segregation during the Jim Crow era, the decline of public drinking fountains, and the efforts of a group of students to install drinking fountains in a stadium.
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