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162 Years Later, a Medal of Honor for Two Civil War Train Raiders
New York Times· 2 days agoThe Union soldiers and civilians who took part in the mission fled, but all were captured after less...
An English bulldog named Babydog makes a surprise appearance in a mural on West Virginia history
Toronto Star· 6 days agoThe English bulldog had never been featured prominently in West Virginia history. Gov. Jim Justice’s...
The week's bestselling books, July 1
LA Times via Yahoo News· 3 days agoThe Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson (Crown: $35) An exploration of the pivotal five months between Abraham Lincoln's election and the start of the Civil...
Where to Stream American-Themed Movies on the 4th of July
Variety via Yahoo Canada News· 2 days agoLooking to escape the heat and live out some quality Americana moments on film this 4th of July?...
Opinion | The Uproar Over the Immunity Ruling
New York Times· 3 days agoInstead of telling Donald Trump that he had no clothes on, the Supreme Court has cloaked the former president and convicted felon with imperial robes....
Opinion: This July 4th, a different way to celebrate the history we share
CNN.com· 1 day agoEditor’s Note: Lonnie G. Bunch III is the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Carla Hayden is...
What you didn’t learn in history class about California's flag
Los Angeles Times· 3 days agoIt’s a story rooted in a cunning land grab by white insurgents who hastily drew a rough image of a...
A Rare Letter Signed by Beethoven Is Heading to Auction
Robb Report via Yahoo Canada News· 4 days agoIn the notes, Jefferson details his private papers collected upon a bookshelf, including a rough...
Biden fixes 161-year-old oversight, awards Medal of Honor to 2 Civil War soldiers
USA TODAY via Yahoo Canada News· 3 days agoTwenty-two Union soldiers from Ohio regiments and another civilian joined the plot, which involved sneaking into the South wearing civilian clothes. On March 25, 1863, President Abraham ...
‘We the People’ includes all Americans – but July 4 is a reminder that democracy remains a work in...
The Conversation via Yahoo Canada News· 7 days agoThe ongoing Vietnam War shifted public opinion, and there was popular support for the idea that...