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John Curtis: “My great grandfather opened Curtis coal yard in Sugar House…”

Featuring: John Curtis, Republican | U.S. Senate Utah

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Published | Video Starts at 07:35

And I had family that came and became coal miners in Utah after the fact. So maybe there's a little bit of. So there is a fun follow up to that story. To get through the Depression, My great grandfather opened Curtis coal yard in Sugar House and they would deliver coal around the Salt Lake Valley. And that's literally how they got through the Depression. Interesting. Is there you have such rich history and heritage here that's deeply impacted who you are and who you've become. (07:35–07:42)

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