The Execution of Nazi War Criminals / Kingsbury Smith
I recently wrote about the hanging of the Nazi war criminals, here is an account of the events by Kingsbury Smith, from October, 16, 1946. The Execution of Nazi War Criminals KINGSBURY SMITH /...
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The Education of the Presidents
With tonight’s debate, one is sure to hear about education. At some point, Obama will tell you how part of his plan to fix the economy is to allow more people to go to school. On the other side, Romney...
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Junius Brutus Booth letter threatening President Jackson
Below is a primary source used in the post: Junius Brutus Booth & John Wilkes Booth – Genetically Predisposed to Assassinate? It is a letter written from Junius Brutus Booth, the father of John...
View ArticleCommunist Goals Congressional Record (1963)
I used the Communist Goals Congressional Record in an article discussing the Communist Goals and art. Communist Goals Congressional Record Communist Goals (1963) Congressional Record–Appendix, pp....
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Arsenal Of Democracy (Guest Post)
The fall of France was a catastrophe for the West, and an event that threw all the convenient certainties of the Roosevelt Administration into doubt. In 1939, following the declaration of war by...
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Today in History, August 14th
A few of the great historical events that happened today in history, August 14th! 1457 The first book ever printed is published by a German astrologer named Faust. He is thrown in jail while trying to...
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Today in History, August 15th
A few of the great historical events that happened today in history, August 15th! 1057 Macbeth, King of Scots, was killed in battle by Malcolm, the eldest son of King Duncan, whom Macbeth had slain....
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Today in History, August 16th
A few of the great historical events that happened today in history, August 16th! 1513 Henry VIII of England and Emperor Maximilian defeat the French at Guinegatte, France, in the Battle of the Spurs....
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Ignoring Historical Inaccuracies
John Keats I have a problem with prominent works of art that are incorrect, especially when these works of art are significant–pieces of literature or artwork to be lauded throughout the ages. I have a...
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Today in History, August 17th
A few of the great historical events that happened today in history, August 17th! 1743 By the Treaty of Abo, Sweden cedes southeast Finland to Russia, ending Sweden’s failed war with Russia. 1812...
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Today in History, August 18th
A few of the great historical events that happened today in history, August 18th! 1587 In the Roanoke Island colony, Ellinor and Ananias Dare become parents of a baby girl whom they name Virginia, the...
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Today in History, August 19th
A few of the great historical events that happened today in history, August 19th! 1493 Maximilian succeeds his father Frederick III as Holy Roman Emperor. 1587 Sigismund III is chosen to be the king of...
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The Adams Family
Not the Addams family, sorry, just the Adams…one ‘d.’ How much do we really know about them? The Adams family, in my opinion, is one of the first American dynasties–long before that the likes of the...
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Today in History, August 20th
A few of the great historical events that happened today in history, August 20th! 917 A Byzantine counter-offensive is routed by Syeon at Anchialus, Bulgaria. 1619 The first group of twenty Africans is...
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Today in History, August 21st
A few of the great historical events that happened today in history, August 21st! 1129 The warrior Yoritomo is made Shogun without equal in Japan. 1525 Estavao Gomes returns to Portugal after failing...
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Boston Corbett and the Year of the Mad Hatter
The story of one Boston Corbett is certainly an interesting one–a story full of religious fanaticism, self-castration, and murder. Now that I’ve piqued your interest, let me give you some of the...
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Today in History, August 22nd
A few of the great historical events that happened today in history, August 22nd! 1350 John II, also known as John the Good, succeeds Philip VI as king of France. 1485 Henry Tudor defeats Richard III...
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Great Escapes in History
Great Escapes in History (Guest Post) For many, the phrase ‘the great escape’ immediately brings to mind the 1963 film of the same name. The film, which is the screen portrayal of a 1950 novel written...
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Today in History, August 23rd
A few of the great historical events that happened today in history, August 23rd! 1244 Turks expel the crusaders under Frederick II from Jerusalem. 1305 Scottish patriot William Wallace is hanged,...
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Today in History, August 24th
A few of the great historical events that happened today in history, August 24th! 79 Mount Vesuvius erupted, burying the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum in volcanic ash. An estimated 20,000...
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