…while simultaneously keeping up John Adams’ spirit.
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Day One at Chancellorsville—Hooker’s Big Mistake
The stage was now set for the battle under the new Union commander, Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker. It would end in disaster — for both sides.
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In Dealing with Pro-Slavery Border States, This Union Colonel Tested Federal Limits When It Came to Emancipation
In 1863, Congress granted emancipation to all Confederate “contrabands.” This proved especially difficult to navigate in Kentucky and other border states.
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These Blundering Bandits Didn’t Wear Masks or Have an Escape Plan—No Surprise They Blew This Railroad Heist
The 1920 train robbery led to their deaths and those of three lawmen.
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‘Why? I mean, we won’: The Century-Long Battle Over This Confederate Flag
Since July 3, 1863, there have been many calls for Confederate flags to be returned to their home states, and in particular, for the 28th Virginia Infantry Regiment flag return to Virginia.
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Revisiting the ‘Small but Important Riots’ between Brandy Station and Gettysburg
Author Robert F. O’Neill reconsiders three overlooked 1863 cavalry clashes.
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‘All the Light We Cannot See’ Trailer Wows Without A Word
“All the Light We Cannot See” is set to air on Netflix Nov. 2, 2023.
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This A-List Actor Used His Celebrity to Promote Aviation
Was this Alfred Hitchcock actor really Orville Wright’s godson?
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Why Did This American General Call His Command Task Force Shoestring?
Two American armies in the Philippines set their sights on Manila. Only one of them could get there first.
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From Audrey Hepburn to John Wayne: The Lush Hollywood Photography of Bob Willoughby
Bob Willoughby’s striking images on set of Hollywood’s top feature films defined the movie still.