On January 23, 1968 North Korea seized this US Navy ship.
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A Second U.S. Civil War: Inevitable or Impossible?
It will soon be more than one hundred and fifty years since the end […]
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Daily Quiz for March 23, 2016
In 1795 the British Admiralty mandated this drink for all sailors.
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Audio: WWII Vet- What You Didn’t Know About Jimmy Stewart’s Military Service
A veteran recalls famous actor, Jimmy Stewart, not receiving special treatment during his service in World War II.
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What Happened to the French During the Vietnam War?
What Happened to the French During the Vietnam War?
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Daily Quiz for March 22, 2016
This city was founded by Bartholomew Columbus (Christopher’s brother) in 1496.
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Daily Quiz for March 21, 2016
The earliest recorded Olympic competition occurred in this year.
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Audio: Japanese-American WWII Vet Remembers The Sounds Of War
Stationed in the Vosges Mountains, France during World War II, a veteran recalls the sounds of the German 88mm Flak and collapsing trees.
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Daily Quiz for March 20, 2016
This military alliance was formed on May 14, 1955.
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Daily Quiz for March 19, 2016
This island country gained independence from Denmark in 1944.