It was going to be his last mission one way or another.
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Mending the McClellan Myth
Little Mac never outlived criticism he dawdled with Lee’s “Lost Orders” in hand. A new study sets the record straight.
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Buffalo Bill Is Buried in Colorado, But You May Be Surprised Who Else Has Ties to the State
Kit Carson, Doc Holliday and Tom Horn all made a mark in Colorado.
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In the First Major Offensive of the Vietnam War, Both Sides Claimed Victory. Who Actually Won?
In Operation Starlite in 1965, U.S. Marines Battled A Formidable Viet Cong Regiment.
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From the Titanic, Anne Frank and the Titan — The One Family With Ties to Them All
Otto Frank, alongside his family, almost made it safely to America thanks to this retailing magnate.
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Precision vs. Propaganda: Some Painters Meticulously Researched Their Masterworks—Others Not So Much
You know that iconic painting of Napoleon crossing the Alps? It’s all wrong.
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When Indian Raiders Plagued Postwar Texas, President Grant Authorized This Illegal Invasion of Mexico
Colonel Ranald Mackenzie led his column more than 140 miles in 38 hours to attack Indian villages.
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Should Visiting the Titanic Wreck Be Legal for Tourists?
Since 2021, at least 46 people have traveled on OceanGate’s submersible to the Titanic wreck site.
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How a Steamboat Saved a Confederate Army
Confederates utilized this tiny boat to retreat safely across the Cumberland River after the Battle of Mill Springs, Ky.
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Booze, Drugs and a Pet Snake: Families Can Cause White House Headaches
Children of U.S. presidents have long been subjects of fascination and curiosity, with their every move under public scrutiny.