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History of Thanksgiving and American Football: Origins of Thanksgiving Holiday Observances and Traditions

In: American History (general)

By: Jeremy Perkins

Fort Jefferson at The Dry Tortugas National Park: The Former Military Installation Beckons Naturalists and Travelers

In: American History (general)

By: Lawrence Koppy

Gettysburg Address Delivered by Lincoln: Celebrated Ideals of Equality and Democracy

In: American History (general)

By: John Kirshon

Immigration and Catholicism in the 1800s: Protestant Views of Irish and German Catholics Create Conflict

In: American History (general)

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

History of Health Insurance in America: Origins of Health Benefits Comapanies and the Birth of Blue Cross

In: American History (general)

By: Jeremy Perkins

Lewis and Clark Trail - the Starting Point: Camp Dubois and the Natural Occurrence of Changing River Channels

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By: Cynthia Collins

The Great Race of Mercy: Nome's Epidemic-- Defeated by Sled Dogs

In: American History (general)

By: Ann Casey

The Tragic Creation of Liberia: Social Engineering in the 19th Century, based on Racial Prejudice

In: American History (general)

By: John Welford

Seth Bullock Tamed Deadwood's Wild Mining Side: Deadwood in 1876 was a Haven for Mining and Mayhem

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By: Janelle Gann-Austin

The Origin of Santa Claus: The Men Who Created One of the Most Beloved of Christmas Traditions

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By: John K. Davis

Iota Phi Theta Fraternity: The Newest Member of the National Pan-Hellenic Council

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By: Ashley Anderson

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority: The Only Sorority to Be Established at a Predominately White College

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By: Ashley Anderson

America's First Train Robbers Predate James Gang: The Reno Gang Captures Train Loot, Infamy in Seymour, Indiana

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By: Feature Writer Bonnye Good

Riverboat Pilot Samuel Clemens: Mark Twain's Mississippi River Days - Monument in Hannibal, Missouri

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By: Cynthia Collins

An American Thanksgiving Timeline: Fast or Feast, Thanksgiving Proclamations in America

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By: Corinne Shibley

The Schooner Effie M. Morrissey: Sailing for the U. S. Government During World War II

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By: Cynthia Collins

The Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798: Limits on American Freedom Amid Concerns for National Security

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By: Darryl Hamson

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority: The Sister Organization of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity

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By: Ashley Anderson

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity: The Brother Fraternity of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority

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By: Ashley Anderson

A History of Christmas Gifts: The Origins of Giving

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By: Paul Forrest

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority: An Offshoot of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

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By: Ashley Anderson

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity: First African-American Fraternity Founded at Howard University

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By: Ashley Anderson

Ellis Island, U.S. Immigration Portal, Closed: Famous Gateway Opened in 1892

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By: John Kirshon

First Christmas Trees in the White House: Franklin Pierce Was First President to Have a Holiday Tree

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By: Linda N. Riggins

Jefferson City, Missouri's Historic Riverfront: Capital City and Steamboat Landing Along the Missouri River

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By: Cynthia Collins

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity: Indiana University's Fraternity Founded By African-American Men

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By: Ashley Anderson

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority: America's First Sorority Established By African-American Women

In: American History (general)

By: Ashley Anderson

The Harlem Renaissance: Elements of the African American Literary and Social Movement

In: American History (general)

By: Emily Reynolds

The Tradition of Thanksgiving: Comparing the Early History of Thanksgiving With Todays Celebration

In: American History (general)

By: Theresa D. Young

How Roosevelt Realigned Politics in 1936: FDR’s New Deal Coalition Permanently Altered the Political Landscape

In: American History (general)

By: Lawrence Koppy

U.S. Marines Corps Celebrate Its Anniversary: Keeping the United States Safe for 234 Years

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By: Dawn Goldsmith

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity: The Oldest Greek Letter Organization for African-American Men

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By: Ashley Anderson

Historic Ship Leads Arctic Expeditions: The Schooner Effie M. Morrissey - Sailing with Captain Bob Bartlett

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By: Cynthia Collins

Jim Bridger - Mountain Man, Guide, and Explorer: Bridger's Contributions Helped Settle the West

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By: Janelle Gann-Austin

History of the National Pan-hellenic Council: America's Historically African-American Sororities and Fraternities

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By: Ashley Anderson

Richard Sands, circus king of old New York: Trinity Church Cemetery’s forgotten Olympian of the sawdust ring

In: American History (general)

By: Eric K. Washington

Factory Disasters in the United States: Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Brings Better Working Conditions

In: American History (general)

By: Christine Musser

Molly Maguires in Nineteenth Century America: Handprint of Alexander Campbell Remains on Prison Wall in Jim Thorpe

In: American History (general)

By: Christine Musser

Massacre at Goliad: The Execution of 342 Texian Soldiers During the Texas Revolution

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By: Darla Sue Dollman

The Liberty Bell: International Symbol of Freedom

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By: Darla Sue Dollman

Fraud and Corruption at Credit Mobilier: Investors and Politicians Conspire to Defaud Taxpayers

In: American History (general)

By: Walter Coffey

Gibbons v Ogden 1824: Congressional Authorization over Interstate Commerce

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By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

The Schooner Ernestina (ex. Effie M. Morrissey): Grand Banks Fishing Schooner

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By: Cynthia Collins

Plessy v. Ferguson Supreme Court Case, 1896: A Landmark Court Case that Deemed Segregation Constitutional

In: American History (general)

By: Thomas Wyatt

Seneca Village–NYC African-American History: 19th Century Community of Free Blacks in New York's Central Park

In: American History (general)

By: Melissa Cooper

Eisenhower Wins Presidency in Landslide: A General in the White House

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By: John Kirshon

Thanksgiving Indians: Learn about the Native Americans in the Thanksgiving Story

In: American History (general)

By: Deborah Harding

The Pilgrims of Thanksgiving: Learn About the Plymouth Colonists and Their Role in Thanksgiving

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By: Deborah Harding

The First Great Transformation of America: A Half-Century That Changed the Lives of All Americans

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By: Darryl Hamson

Sigma Delta Tau: Welcomed to Cornell University by Seven NPC Sororities

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By: Ashley Anderson

Delta Phi Epsilon International Sorority: The First Sorority Founded at a Professional School

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By: Ashley Anderson

Eastern Virginia Farming Tradition: Rooted in Rural James City County Soil

In: American History (general)

By: Sara E. Lewis

Christmas Memories: Celebrating the Holidays During the Great Depression

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By: Sara E. Lewis

The Massachusetts Revolution of 1786: An Unsuccessful Attempt to Broaden the Reach of American Liberty

In: American History (general)

By: Darryl Hamson

Phi Sigma Sigma: America's First Nonsectarian Sorority

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By: Ashley Anderson

Theta Phi Alpha Fraternity: A Sorority Founded By Catholic Women

In: American History (general)

By: Ashley Anderson

Douche With Lysol for Feminine Hygiene: Lysol Douche Ads and Coded Contraception in the 1920s-1960s

In: American History (general)

By: Melanie Zoltan

A Modern History of Thanksgiving: What Lincoln, Roosevelt and Congress Had to Say About Thanksgiving

In: American History (general)

By: Feature Writer Megan Jungwi

Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority: One of the First Sororities for Jewish Women

In: American History (general)

By: Ashley Anderson

Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity: Another Women's Fraternity of Syracuse University

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By: Ashley Anderson

Mormon Trail Carried Thousands to Utah: Church Leaders Searched for a Place to Live in Peace

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By: Janelle Gann-Austin

The Mexican American War Congressional Debate: A Gag on Debating the Resolution Forced a Vote in One Afternoon

In: American History (general)

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Reversing the Chicago River: How the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal Made a River Run Backwards

In: American History (general)

By: Ruth Hull Chatlien

Delta Zeta Sorority: The First Sorority at Miami University of Ohio

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By: Ashley Anderson

Alpha Sigma Alpha: A Former Member of the Association of Education Sororities

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By: Ashley Anderson

McCulloch v. Maryland 1819: Defining the Doctrine of National Supremacy

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By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Federalists and Republican-Democrats Compared: Differences Between Hamilton and Jefferson over the Constitution

In: American History (general)

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Presidential Elections of Grover Cleveland: The Popular Vote Success of "The Big One"

In: American History (general)

By: William L. Wunder

Annie Oakley: Biography of a Wild West Sharpshooter

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By: Darla Sue Dollman

Landmarks Still Visible Along the Oregon Trail: National Historic Trails Program Protects Trail Sites

In: American History (general)

By: Janelle Gann-Austin

Halloween History and Origins: Beginnings of Halloween Traditions and Customs

In: American History (general)

By: Terah Talley

African American History Month: Spotlighting Diversity and Cultural Achievements

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By: Rhonda Campbell

Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority: America's Third Oldest Educational Sorority

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By: Ashley Anderson

Czech Immigration to Iowa: The Journey from Bohemia to Winneshiek County in the 1850s

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By: William L. Wunder

James J. Hill House: Home of the Empire Builder

In: American History (general)

By: Jason Chavis

100 Years of the Lincoln Penny: The Story of the U.S. Lincoln Cent (1909-2009)

In: American History (general)

By: Joe Nowak

Two-Dollar Bill Fact and Fiction: Legends and History of this Seldom Seen Currency

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By: Joe Nowak

Sesquicentennial Approaches for Pony Express: St. Joseph to Celebrate 150th Anniversary of First Ride

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By: Janelle Gann-Austin

The Folsom Family and Tavern: A New Hampshire Historic Treasure

In: American History (general)

By: Mike Virgintino

The Presidential Elections of Henry Clay: The Great Compromiser and His Quest for the White House

In: American History (general)

By: William L. Wunder

Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority: An Original Member of the Association of Education Sororities

In: American History (general)

By: Ashley Anderson

The Religion of Thomas Jefferson: Faith, Reason, and The Third President

In: American History (general)

By: Darryl Hamson

Blacks in the Progressive Era: The Journey from Slavery to Jim Crow

In: American History (general)

By: Ron Goodwin

Booker T. Washington and WEB DuBois: The Struggle for the Consciousness of a People

In: American History (general)

By: Ron Goodwin

Redeemers and Radicals: The Return to Antebellum Politics

In: American History (general)

By: Ron Goodwin

Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity: America's Third Largest Women's Fraternity

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By: Ashley Anderson

Panic of 1857: Collaspe of the Ohio Land Trust Company

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By: william oneill

The American Revolution Today – October 2009: Scenic Roadway Designation and a Veteran is Honored

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By: Mike Virgintino

The Vikings Invade Vinland: Leif Eriksson Discovered America About 1000 Years Ago

In: American History (general)

By: Diane Evans

Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity: Barnard College's First International Sorority

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By: Ashley Anderson

Kappa Delta Sorority: Dedicated to Promoting Children and the Arts

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By: Ashley Anderson

What are Certified Local Governments? An Introduction to Historic Landmarks at the Town and City Level

In: American History (general)

By: Linda Gentile

Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol and the Freemasons: Masonic Myths Uncovered

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By: Kristi Gray

Chi Omega Fraternity: America's Largest Women's Fraternity

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By: Ashley Anderson

John Brinkley and the Birth of Radio Advertising: Despite His Questionable Medical Credentials, He Was a Radio Pioneer

In: American History (general)

By: Jenny Ashford

John Brinkley and the Goat Gland Fraud: Medical Huckster Got Rich Through a Series of Elaborate Scams

In: American History (general)

By: Jenny Ashford

Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity: Lombard College's First National Sorority

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By: Ashley Anderson

The US Senate and the Vision of the Constitution: How the Change to Popularly Elected Senators Changed Our System

In: American History (general)

By: Stephen Smoot

Fort Ross, Russian Colony in California: Early 19th-Century Outpost Marked Limit of Russian Empire

In: American History (general)

By: Darryl Hamson

The Society of the Cincinnati: Revolutionary War Officers Organization Continues Today

In: American History (general)

By: Mike Virgintino

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