The true history of Memorial Day has nothing to do with backyard barbecues.
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Daily Quiz for May 26, 2016
On February 17, 1862 General U. S. Grant accepted this Confederate General’s unconditional surrender.
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Audio: ‘I Looked The Kamikaze Pilot Right In The Eyes’- WWII Vet Recalls His Close Encounter With Death
World War II Veteran Marvin Shields describes a day during the war. While on the deck of the U.S Navy vessel he was on, heading to his gun, a Kamikaze Pilot made eye contact with him and waved right before crashing into a nearby U.S Navy vessel.
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Daily Quiz for May 25, 2016
The first US telephone directory had this many listings.
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What Led to the Abolitionist Movement?
What Led to the Abolitionist Movement?
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Daily Quiz for May 24, 2016
In 1941 Forrest E. Mars and Bruce Murrie began producing this candy.
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Audio: Trump-Supporting Tow Truck Driver Explains Why He Didn’t Help Stranded Bernie Supporter
Kenneth Shupe, a tow-truck driver in North Carolina and a Donald Trump supporter, explains why he did not help a stranded woman who supports Bernie Sanders.
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Daily Quiz for May 23, 2016
On February 20, 197, large scale protests broke out in Athens Greece over this.
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Daily Quiz for May 22, 2016
This US President formally created the US Postal Service.
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Daily Quiz for May 21, 2016
In 1454, Duke Philip the Good of Burgundy took the “Oath of the Pheasant” promising to do this.