Virginia State

Richmond, VA

Fought in the United States between 1861 to 1865, the American Civil War is described as one of the darkest times in United States history. Brother fought against brother over several reasons, although primarily over the controversy of slavery in the United States. The states that remained loyal to the United States were known as the Union with the southern states that succeeded calling themselves the Confederate States of America. The conflict is the bloodiest and most costly war ever fought on American soil, changing the trajectory of the United States forever. These photos salvaged from the Civil War show what that time was really like.

Gruesome Civil War Photos Released From The Government Vault (Rare & Vintage Photos Of The Civil War)

Kentucky State

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Richmond, KY

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The United States famously started the Civil War in April 1861. It started due to the Southern State succession from the Union. The first fight in the US Civil War was from the Southern Confederacy and its attack of Fort Sumpter in South Carolina.

The US Civil War Beginning in Kentucky

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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.

What Was Abraham Lincoln Carrying in His Pockets The Night of His Death?

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Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

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Most people remember November 22, 1963, for the JFK assassination, but it may surprise you to learn that the car was used after the event by other presidents.

What Happened To The Custom Limousine JFK Was Assassinated In?

Doug McClure gained fame as Trampas on 'The Virginian' (1962–1971), becoming a beloved TV figure. His career also featured roles in 'Out of This World' (1987–1991) and 'The Land That Time Forgot' (1975). Beyond his work, McClure's marriages attracted public interest. Here, we look at the women who were part of his life.

'The Virginian': THESE Were Doug McClure's Wives

The American Civil War began in 1861, a battle fought between the Union (North) and the Confederacy (South), that was waged for four years. What began as a battle for reunification on the part of the Union and independence on the part of the Confederacy, evolved into a conflict over the economics of slavery and political control. It was not only the deadliest war fought on American soil but in the history of the country.

15 Horrifying Civil War Images

The late actor/musician Ricky Nelson had been performing since almost the day he was born. Nelson's parents, Ozzie and Harriet Nelson were also talented and in the public eye. Together, the former band leader and vocalist wife, joined Ricky and their other son, David Nelson, to star in the TV sitcom, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.

The Tragic Death of Former Teen Idol Ricky Nelson of TV's Classic 'Ozzie and Harriet' Sitcom

Hartford, CT

John Levitow was a member of the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. Learn more about how he saved his fellow crewmen from certain death.

John Levitow Was the Airman With The Lowest Rank To Achieve The Highest Honor

Just after 11:00 AM on July 19, 1918, the USS San Diego (ACR-6), previously named the USS California, experienced a devastating explosion on its port side, close to the port engine room. Within half an hour, the vessel had sunk to the depths of the Atlantic Ocean. For nearly a...

The Century-Old Mystery of the USS San Diego Explosion Was Finally Solved By Underwater Archeologists

Mississippi State

CBS Denver

A 22-year-old airman has been accounted for 81 years after he died as a prisoner of war, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency said on Friday.U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. Alvin R. Scarborough, 22, of Dossville, Mississippi was serving in the 454th Ordnance Company when Japanese forces invaded the Philippine Islands in December 1942 - sparking months of intense fighting. American and Filipino service members continued fighting until the surrender of the Bataan peninsula on April 9, 1942, and of Corregidor Island on May 6, 1942.After the troops surrendered, thousands of U.S. and Filipino soldiers - including Scarborough - were...

Remains of Mississippi airman identified 81 years after he died as POW

The United States has been involved in many wars. Here's the salaries troops earned during each, from the Revolutionary War to Afghanistan.

This Is What Soldiers Were Paid in Every War America Was Involved In

West Virginia State

In the summer of 1992, a young mother celebrated her son’s first birthday at her home in a small West Virginia town and then mysteriously vanished without a trace. The party for Brenda Lambert’s one-year-old, nicknamed “June bug,” wrapped up around 9pm on July 26, 1992, according to the West Virginia State Police.

A West Virginia mother vanished from her small town. Six months later, another local disappeared

Audie Murphy was a US Army veteran and Hollywood actor who became the most decorated soldier in American history for his heroics in combat.

The Most Decorated Soldier In US History Played Himself In the Movie About His Life

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

Confederate Brig. Gen. Martin Green believed he was invincible. Ironically, a Union sharpshooter was able to take him out at Vicksburg.

Confederate General Martin Green Learned the Hard Way Not To Be Arrogant On the Battlefield

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

South Dakota State

Former child star Bobby Buntrock's life ended in tragedy. Best known as Harold “Sport” Baxter on the popular 1960s TV sitcom Hazel, Butrock died at only 21 years old in a car accident in 1974.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Bobby Buntrock, and How TV's 'Hazel' Shirley Booth Protected him

It is only fitting that it was a Civil War general who is said to have uttered the statement, “War is Hell, “as the American Civil War was the deadliest in American history. It was General William Tecumseh Sherman, a general for the Union Army, who, when addressing graduates at Michigan Military Academy in 1879 after the war had already concluded, advised them as to the horrors of battle.

The Deadliest Battles of the American Civil War

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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Chesterfield, VA

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A Train Left Virginia With Untold Amounts of Confederate Gold – It’s Been Lost Since the Civil War

War carries a heavy cost, prompting wealthy individuals to support the Confederate States of America in their efforts. Much of this gold, often referred to as...

A Train Left Virginia With Untold Amounts of Confederate Gold – It’s Been Lost Since the Civil War

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