A replica of the locomotive and the special railroad car that carried Abraham Lincoln’s body from Washington to Illinois for interment will retrace as much of the original route as possible, beginning April 21, 2015.
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Daily Quiz for September 4, 2014
After leaving the University of Virginia, Edgar Allan Poe attended this college.
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Nobody Wanted the A-10 Warthog—and Now It’s the Military’s Most Beloved Plane
The A-10 Warthog has survived repeated attempts to put it out to pasture. Now its time may finally be up.
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Soccer War Corsair
Some of the most unusual Corsairs in the world are the two dozen that […]
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Seabee Revival
Every dog has its day—even a Seabee. A design bought by Republic to help […]
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Tweets Heard Round the World
During Amelia Earhart’s ill-fated 1937 round-the-world attempt, the famed Golden Age flier dubbed “Lady […]
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Hawaii by Air
Though the first transpacific air service to Hawaii began in 1935, via Pan American […]
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Daily Quiz for September 3, 2014
America issued its first war bonds to finance this conflict.
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How Could Nazi Germany Amass So Many Divisions?
Mr. History: How could Germany amass so many WWII army divisions and conquer most […]