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Entertainment
Historic Mount Vernon Interpreter Cast as Washington in ‘American Miracle’
When Daniel Shippey, a Washington historian and interpreter, searched for ways to educate people about America’s founding he discovered the…
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Archaeology and History
George Wahington preferred lowkey birthdays
While the nation just celebrated President’s Day, George Washington‘s birthday is really Feb. 22, and he would have had it…
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Travel
Founding Fathers: Jewish people key to American success
Respecting Jewish people and standing against antisemitism has a long history in the United States. “The Hebrews have done more…
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Archaeology and History
The hidden spiritual advice on the Franklin Cent
Perhaps the United States of America would not have become so politicized had we all followed a good piece of…
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Archaeology and History
Revolutionary War Heroes of Missouri and Kansas
On Independence Day, Americans celebrate the heroes who fought for freedom and independence from England. But there may be history…
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National News
Flag Day continues proud tradition dating back to June 14, 1777
Flag Day can be easy to overlook because it falls between Memorial Day and Independence Day on June 14. The…
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Columns
Our founding fathers knew: Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty
Besides Christmas, Independence Day is my favorite time of the year! I love celebrating the birth of our country, liberty,…
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Travel
John Woolman: The conscientious Quaker who paved the way for abolition
This week marks the 300th anniversary of the birth of John Woolman, a humanitarian who played a central role in…
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Books
Oliver North draws parallels to 1775 in new book
They say history repeats itself. That’s never seemed to be more true, according to a new book by Col. Oliver…
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