Cairo, Illinois, sits at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, a location that should have made it one of the most prosperous cities in America. In […]
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Fallingwater: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Masterpiece Over the Waterfall
In the rolling woodlands of southwestern Pennsylvania, Frank Lloyd Wright designed a house that seemed to grow out of the very landscape. Completed in 1937 for the Kaufmann […]
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Looking Backward: 2000–1887 and the Birth of a Movement
In 1888, Edward Bellamy, a relatively unknown journalist and novelist from Massachusetts, published Looking Backward: 2000–1887. At first glance, it seemed like just another work of speculative fiction. […]
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Thelma Mothershed-Wair: A Life of Courage and Commitment to Education
Thelma Mothershed-Wair’s life is a testament to courage, perseverance, and a deep commitment to education. As one of the Little Rock Nine, she played a key role in […]
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The Forgotten Inferno: The Tragic Story of the Peshtigo Fire of 1871
The Peshtigo Fire, which tore through northeastern Wisconsin on October 8, 1871, remains the deadliest wildfire in American history. Though it occurred on the same day as the […]
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Nancy Luce: The Chicken Farmer Poet of Martha’s Vineyard
Nancy Luce (1814-1890) was a unique figure in the history of Martha’s Vineyard. Known for her deep love of chickens and her poetic expressions, she lived a reclusive […]
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The Origin of Horseheads, NY: A Historical Account of the Sullivan Expedition and Its Legacy
Horseheads, New York, is a town in Chemung County with a name that reflects a poignant episode from the American Revolutionary War. Sullivan Expedition In 1779, during the […]
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Doc Holliday: The Man Behind the Legend
John Henry “Doc” Holliday remains one of the most enigmatic figures of the American Wild West. While popular culture often portrays him as a romanticized gunfighter and sidekick […]
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History of American Election Day: Origins, Evolution, and Modern Practices
American Election Day, held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, has a rich history that reflects the evolving nature of the nation’s democratic process. […]