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Articles and features diving into the past. History is a big subject and always has been. It is the story of humans since the beginning of time. History covers all of that, so it’s always been a popular subject. There are many different types of history, and they are all found in this category. Here you’ll find stories about the history of the past in the United States, world events, history and lore, Not so great history of things done in American history, and more. You can read about famous people and their histories
One of the most endearing qualities of Will Rogers was his endless supply of notable quotes.
The Will Rogers quotes are classic and timely even today.
Will Rogers was a noted writer and commentator, his favorite topic was politics in 1928 he even ran his own presidential campaign. It was a funny one and it was a mock campaign he ran as a bunk-less candidate and the Anti-Bunk Party. He even noted, “I belong to no organized party. I am a Democrat.”
In 1831, 26 year old Alexis de Tocqueville and his friend Gustave de Beaumont, took the ultimate road trip. The pair of French aristocrats journey from Buffalo New York to the Straights of Detroit with the intent of going to the last overland outpost of civilization; Saginaw.
The film tells the story of Abbie as she struggles to hang on to her post as the keeper of her lighthouse. She’s isolated and, except for her catatonic husband, alone.
1908 picture postcard of Bay City’s Midland Street
Protest marches and rallies in cities across the nation and in Washington DC is a uniquely American phenomenon. They can be key historical events and the US capital has done well over the years to ensure the safety and security of participants. Indeed, some of the largest protest marches and over the past twenty years have evolved into social and cultural movements.
