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Soapy Smith and Denver’s City Hall War

The king of the Old West's con men was Jefferson Randolph "Soapy" Smith. He made his money by running "sure-thing" con…

11 years ago

The Friendship of Salem

Come with us aboard the Friendship in Salem harbor, a replica of a 1797 American East Indiaman, and discuss the…

11 years ago

Petersburg Entrenchments

As the siege of Petersburg, Virginia wound down in the winter of 1864, the fighting slowed down and the soldiers…

11 years ago

The Life of Daniel Webster

Early Life Daniel Webster was born on January 18th, 1782 in Salisbury, New Hampshire. His father had led the local…

11 years ago

A Thought for the New Year – This Year You May Die

As we enter into the new year, many people will take time to consider what they have done, and plan…

11 years ago

Abraham Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1863

By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation. The year that is drawing towards its close, has…

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Jefferson Davis’ Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1861

WHEREAS, it hath pleased Almighty God, the Sovereign Disposer of events, to protect and defend us hitherto in our conflicts…

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George Washington’s 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation

By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation. Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to…

11 years ago

Update to the Senate’s Filibuster

Today historic changes were made in the rules of filibuster in the United States Senate. Previously a silent filibuster could…

11 years ago