On December 25, 1991, Gorbachev resigned and the following day the Soviet Union collapsed. Yet Krikalev remained in space, racing around the Earth 16 times a day, representing a country that no longer existed.
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The Yalta Conference
Leadership of World War II’s top three Allied powers, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, […]
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Embattled Banner: The True History of the Confederate Flag
The history of the Confederate Flag is full of myth and hearsay. So here’s the truth of how it emerged during the Civil War—and its meaning then and now.
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The Complicated History of Lafayette Square: Then and Now
Lafayette Square is a popular destination for tourists and protestors seeking to engage the White House in their own ways; it’s also an enduring symbol of the American paradox between freedom and slavery.
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Top Pentagon Leaders Open to Renaming Posts Named After Confederate Generals
Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy and Defense Secretary Mark Esper are open to the possibility of […]
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Civil War Artifacts and Oddities for Sale
Want to buy a belt plate? A forage cap? This relic show has them, and more
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The End of the Ride
Scenes from the 2019 Rolling Thunder run in the nation’s capital. During Memorial Day […]
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‘Unless we progress, we regress’: How Eisenhower Broke Ground on Desegregation
Eisenhower scholars have spent much time correcting the record of his presidency, most of […]
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Frederick Mayer: A Hero in Disguise
The late Jewish OSS officer’s wartime adventures make for a fun, fast-paced read.