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When did Kentucky actually abolish slavery? A lot later than you think.
Lexington Herald-Leader McClatchy via AOL· 5 hours agoApril 12, 1861: The American Civil War begin after Confederate troops fire on Fort Sumter in...
Review: Erik Larson's 'Demon of Unrest' challenges inevitability of the Civil War
The Post and Courier· 4 days agoAn understanding of the stories behind momentous events often suffers from the consequences of those...
Americans celebrate Flag Day every year, a holiday born in Wisconsin
Los Angeles Times· 1 hour agoEach June, the people of Waubeka venerate perhaps the nation’s most enduring symbol, celebrating...
History Comes Alive
The Post-Journal· 2 days agoCivil War reenactors converged at Westfield’s Moore Park from Friday through Sunday to offer a glimpse for spectators and history buffs into what life...
Juneteenth Fast Facts
KEYT 3 Santa Barbara· 7 days agoThe anniversary is celebrated much like the Fourth of July, with parties, picnics and gatherings with family and friends. Juneteenth is also referred to...
U.S. democracy is really and truly at risk
United Press International via Yahoo News· 1 day agoFor the first and only time since 1776, both presidential candidates and their parties assert and believe the other is a clear and present danger to...
Looking Back: New Hampshire Sen. John P. Hale Joins the Republican Party
New Hampshire Union Leader· 4 days agoIn 1855, when former U.S. Sen. John P. Hale of Dover was elected to fill the unexpired Senate term...
Veterans air concerns about Wisconsin football's indoor practice facility plans on 'sacred soil'
Wisconsin State Journal· 1 day agoThe proposal to build University of Wisconsin athletic facilities on part of Camp Randall Memorial...
