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When Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, he had a number of items in his pockets. They have since been preserved by the Library of Congress.

The Odd Items Found in Abraham Lincoln's Pockets On the Night of His Assassination

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Following his victory at the Battle of Chancellorsville (Apr 30, 1863–May 6, 1863), Confederate General Robert E. Lee was determined to take the offensive, instead of waiting for the Union Army to attack him. He engaged in discussions with Confederate officials in Richmond, Virginia, outlining his strategy to invade the North. By late May, Lee felt Union forces were in disarray, and the time for him to make his move had arrived.

Robert E. Lee at the Dawn of the Battle of Gettysburg

The USS Missouri (BB-63) entered World War II later than most battleships, but she was the site of one of history's most memorable moments.

The World War II-Era American Battleship That Continued to Serve Until the 1990s

Wars have been fought for various reasons over history, with individuals from all walks of life fighting for their own causes. Some fighters have been more fearsome than others, giving themselves an edge with the fear they struck into their enemies' hearts. The following is a list of the most feared warriors, fighters and tribes in history. For a time, the Visigoths were a Germanic people aligned with the Roman Army. The ancient empire was left in shambles after Emperor Theodosius I's death in 395 AD, causing his Army to disintegrate not long after. Alaric I was the most fearsome...

The 6 Most Feared Warriors In Military History

There are any celebrated military generals throughout history. Here are five who may not live up to the hype - including George Patton.

Are These Famous Military Commanders Really Worthy of Their Hype?

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The 3,000-pound Abraham Lincoln wax sculpture is intended to be burnt like a candle and to change over time. However, a recent heat wave has significantly altered the appearance of the 16th president.

Wax statue of President Lincoln melts in sweltering heat of Washington, DC

As the United States continues to confront the realities and legacy of slavery, Americans continue to challenge myths about the country's history. One enduring myth is that slavery was a largely male endeavor—that for the most part, the buying, selling, trading and profiting from enslavement were carried out by white men alone.

American slavery wasn't just a white man's business—new research shows how white women profited, too

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Long before Juneteenth, enslaved and free Black New Yorkers celebrated African culture during a holiday that eventually made white people feel threatened. Pinkster (Dutch for Pentecost) marked the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Jesus Christ’s disciples. The religious celebration was a little-known African American holiday with roots in 17th-century Dutch colonial New York. Over time, the festival evolved into “a form of cultural resistance,” that included African dance and drum performances.

Why White Fear Of Black Power Outlawed An African American Holiday Before Juneteenth

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The Battle of the Wilderness occurred in Locust Grove, Virginia, on May 5, 1864. According to History Facts, at one point, the Civil War c ceased so that soldiers could watch a fistfight between a soldier from the North and one from the South.

Union and Confederate soldiers allegedly called a ceasefire in Virginia to watch a fistfight

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Some might say that oyster shells and pottery shards buried a thousand years ago are just garbage. But to a group of archaeology students who are uncovering them in the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, they are true treasures.

UNF students dig deep into the history of an ancient people

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President Biden on Wednesday will posthumously award the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military honor, to two Civil War soldiers for their part in one of the earliest special operations in U.S. Army history. Biden will award Pvt. Philip G. Shadrach and Pvt. George D. Wilson “for their gallantry and intrepidity while participating in a…

Biden to award Medal of Honor to two Civil War soldiers

Jim Crow laws were a series of oppressive regulations enforcing racial segregation in the Southern United States, from the late 19th century until the mid-20th century. These laws created a society where African Americans were denied access to the same public facilities, educational institutions, and opportunities as their white counterparts. Understanding these laws is crucial for comprehending the historical context of racial discrimination and the long struggle for civil rights in America. In this post, we'll unveil 20 facts about Jim Crow laws, shedding light on how they shaped society, influenced the civil rights movement, and left a lasting impact on the nation's history. Through this exploration, readers will gain insights into the challenges faced by African Americans and the resilience they showed in the fight for equality.

20 Facts About Jim Crow Laws

It's not uncommon for celebrities to have served prior to (and during) their rise to fame, as shown by those deployed during the Vietnam War.

12 Celebrities Most People Don't Realize Served During the Vietnam War

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Former President Donald Trump delivered another litany of false claims during two speeches on Saturday. And he expressed an opinion on American history that is clearly contradicted by the facts.

Fact check: Trump says George Washington ‘probably didn’t’ own slaves. Washington did

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People have different levels of maturity. An individual’s age or upbringing can make them possess certain traits. Yet, most people believe that one matures as they grow old. On the contrary, some zodiac signs appear childish in old age. They are jumpy and careless. This strains their relationships with signs who misunderstand them. Air and fire signs are temperamental and some people refer to them as being childish. How can you identify an immature sign?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Immature

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(WARNING!) This content may be sensitive to some people. Some of those that were granted freedom went back to purchase their family members, children, parents, siblings and friends to prevent them from being sold again to worser situations.

Freed To Enslave Another: The Sad Truth of Georgia African Americans Owning Their Own Slaves!

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An “ultra-rare” $500 bill from the Roosevelt era will be auctioned off in England on Wednesday — and it could fetch more than twice the number printed on its face. 

The 1934 banknote, featuring a stoic portrait of President William McKinley, was part of a big collection of rare US money found in Wales, Hansons Auctioneers told Fox 8 in North Carolina.



Tonya Harding’s skating costume after infamous Nancy Kerrigan attack could be yours at auction

The bill was uncommon for several reasons, according to William Hayward, a coin and banknote valuer at Hansons — not the least of which is that...

Century-old, ‘ultra-rare’ $500 bill featuring William McKinley to be auctioned off

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NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Discover the often overlooked history of July 4th for Black Americans and its ongoing relevance in the fight for social justice. Articulated Insight – “News, Race and Culture in the Information Age”. Independence Day, colloquially known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the Declaration...

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The Location of The ‘Lost’ Confederate Gold From the American Civil War Is Still A Mystery Today

War can be a huge cost. As a result, the Confederate States of America got contributions from wealthy individuals to support their efforts. A large portion...

The Location of The ‘Lost’ Confederate Gold From the American Civil War Is Still A Mystery Today

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