On this day 98 years ago — June 23, 1927 — 17 students gathered at the National Museum in Washington, D.C., for the 3rd ever National Spelling Bee! 🐝 First place and a $1,000 prize went to 13-year-old Dean Lucas of Ohio, who nailed the word "abrogate" to clinch it (Dean also competed at the 1926 Bee). Second place? Ralph Keenan of Iowa, who tripped on "abregate" (so close!). Minerva Ressler of Pennsylvania placed third. #spellingbee #thebeeturns100 💯