Sunday, May 5, 2024

American History

American History is discovered in compelling articles that span the Colonial Era until 5 minutes ago! See Spanish, French, British, Dutch and Swiss Colonies become one nation. This fresh journey traces the nation’s birth on the Eastern Seaboard to its early 19th century childhood and political development. Follow its adolescence when the Civil War threatened her existence. See westward expansion spurred by “Manifest Destiny”. Study the 20th Century adult years when the promising young ideals of freedom were severely tested. Watch 21st Century America influence the world and see if this “greatest experiment in government” continues to be the brightest beacon of freedom. This is your safe haven to discuss social and economic issues and yes, even religion and politics!

Strange Graves in New England Cemeteries

An article about the old graveyards of Massachusetts where the headstones tell much about the deceased and their habits, foibles and reputations. Mention the name...

Unsolved U.S. Crimes: Black Dahlia Murder and Jimmy Hoffa Disappearance

Who killed the Black Dahlia? Where is Jimmy Hoffa's body? Who was the Zodiac Killer? These questions are to this day without any definitive...

The Rise of Herbert Hoover

Herbert Hoover, perhaps best known as having presided over the Great Depression, lived a very interesting, exciting and undeniably impressive life before the Presidency. Herbert...

Battle of Little Bighorn: 42 – Spring Migration, Sioux Style

After the Treaty of 1868 was signed, the Sioux had slowly began moving toward the agencies. By the year 1875 the hostiles’ number had...

Battle of Little Bighorn: 41 – Custer Gets Lucky and the Sioux Turn Down...

General Terry intercedes for Custer with the President. As a result, though Custer still will not command the three-pronged attack, he will lead the...

Brief History of the Soda Fountain: The Drug Store & Ice Cream Parlor –...

The soda fountain had its origins in ancient history when man first discovered the health benefits of carbonated water. Later men would use the...

Butch Cassidy Robs an Idaho Bank

On August 13, 1896, Butch Cassidy, Elzy Lay, and Bob Meeks robbed the Montpelier, Idaho bank at 3:00 p.m. They got away with $7,165...

Gramercy Park New York’s Historic Landmark: Peace and Beauty Amid the Bustle of New...

The story of Gramercy Park, a New York City landmark.This private park has been in existence since the middle of the 19th century Gramercy Gramercy Park...

Firsts in Connecticut History

A fascinating look at some of the important "firsts" in the history of Connecticut, from 1639 to1900. Every state has much to be proud of,...

Remembrance of Korean War Draft: Sentiments From a former U.S. Army Volunteer in the...

Steve Gilbert is a 76-year-old father of three who avoided the Korean War draft by volunteering for the U.S. Army and working in the...