Harry Truman took on wasteful contractors during World War II and improved Congress’ public image.
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Letter From American History – October 2012
Letter From American History, October 2012, Columbus, Ind.
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Daily Quiz for August 1, 2012
During the siege of Beaucaire, France, during the Albigensian Crusade, besiegers at the foot of the walls were driven off by this.
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Antietam Sites
October Issue Extra: See more images from “99 Antietam Campaign Places to See,” including the Rocky Ledge!
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Significance of swastika imprinted on a bottle?
Hi, I have question about a swastika imprinted on a bottle. The Carlsberg bottle […]
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Daily Quiz for July 31, 2012
This inventor narrowly missed being on both the Titantic and Luistania on their final, ill-fated journeys.
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Daily Quiz for July 30, 2012
The life sentence of Oscar Collazo, who killed a police officer during a 1950 assassination attempt against President Harry Truman, was commuted by this president.
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Daily Quiz for July 29, 2012
Two crossed, Model 1806 Harpers Ferry pistols, form the insignia of this U.S. military service arm.
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Daily Quiz for July 28, 2012
This former Western movie actor provided the voice of the talking horse Mr. Ed on the 1960s TV series.