The 1913 National Woman Suffrage Procession was a turning point for American women seeking the right to vote
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American women’s long road to political power
A brief timeline of American women’s long road to political power
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Letter from American History – October 2010
Thomas Levenson’s cover story “Franklin’s Greatest Invention” tracks Benjamin Franklin’s invention of paper money.
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A Short History of the Filibuster
Defenders say Senate filibusters protect minority rights. Opponents say they make a mockery of majority rule.
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What if Lee had been a Yankee?
A video giving an opinion of what would have happened had General Robert E. […]
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Daily Quiz for August 4, 2010
The warrior of the American Plains was called Sautie, "the Bat," as a child but became renowned under this name based on his physical appearance.
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The Passion of History
Steve Petranek, Editor in chief of the world’s largest publisher of history magazines, shares his passion for history.
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Daily Quiz for August 3, 2010
This American predicted the use of airborne troops in 1783.
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Daily Quiz for August 2, 2010
The first fight between mounted cavalry and traditional infantry in the American Civil War occurred in this state.
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Daily Quiz for August 1, 2010
Osman I won his first great victory against the tottering Byzantine Empire near this location.