Prior to 1884, some countries utilized local âprime meridiansâ to establish their coordinate systems within their country and around the world. 1  In order to have any x,y system of coordinates, as latitude and longitude are, there must be a starting place for both the north-south and the east-west axes.
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Dairy Education Board Newsletter. AN AMERICAN TRAGEDY FLORENCE GRIFFITH JOYNER'S AUTOPSY Florence Griffith Joyner was an all-American hero. This female African American became an admired role model to all as a result of her Olympic achievements in track and field.