Powell: Secession is a very American tradition — and not just in the South
Most people associate secession with the Civil War but idea of disuniting the United States has crept into national ...
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What Was the Massachusetts 54th Regiment?
American Civil War quickly showed both sides the costs of war. Each year proved a drain as the human toll became apparent.
‘American Primeval’ Team on Portraying the Brutal History of America’s Westward Expansion: “The Truth of This World Is Violent”
Director Peter Berg, executive producer Eric Newman, Indigenous Consultant Julia O’Keefe, stars Taylor Kitsch, Betty Gilpin, ...
On This Day, Jan. 19: Georgia votes to secede from Union
In 1861, Georgia voted to secede from the Union and joined the Confederacy. In 1920, threats against the life of Attorney ...
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Here's What Makes a Great Inauguration Speech. (Don’t Expect One From Trump.)
Delivering a great presidential inaugural address is an art, one that’s been tried by many and achieved by few. It’s a speech that’s meant to unite, inspire and motivate a nation behind their new ...
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World War I Training Camp Excavated in Southern England
BBC News reports that the site of Cooden Camp, a World War I training camp that opened in 1914, is being investigated ahead ...
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Remembering the Best (and Worst) Presidential Inaugural Addresses
Some inaugural addresses are memorable for the wrong reasons. Trump’s first inaugural address is an example. He railed ...
When The United States Broke Into 2 Countries, Had 2 Presidents, 2 Flags
In 1861, when Republican leader Abraham Lincoln was on his way to becoming President of the United States of America, the ...