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- 7 visitors recommend:
Generosity Zone
Source: Edyta Szczesniak
Author: Edyta Szczesniak
City: Katowice, Country: Poland
E-mail: edycja@hotmail.com
- An essay on the question of wartime generosity in French novelist Jean Giono's writing. (In French)
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This Week in the History of the Irish
Source: The Wild Geese
- A detailed selection.
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- 14 visitors recommend:
The Misunderstood Mr. Jefferson
Source: Liberty Unbound
Author: David Mayer
- Jefferson biographer David N. Mayer answers Jefferson's critics, both conservative and liberal.
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- 9 visitors recommend:
Early New England Affairs
Source: History of the U.S.; FoundingFathers.info
Author: Henry William Elson
State: MA
- The story of the New England Confederation, relations with the Indians, the despotic governor Edmund Andros, and the Puritan impact on the character and customs of New England.
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- 8 visitors recommend:
Newport, Vermont History
Source: Bill Alexander
City: Newport, State: VT
- "Newport, Vermont is located in northeastern Vermont and the only bona fide "city" in the Northeast Kingdom. The folks in St. Johnsbury town don't care much for that fact but it's true. Because of its proximity to the Canadian border, the Newport City of years gone by was probably the hub of cultural activity and growth."
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History of Castine
Source: NEGetaway.com Editor
City: Castine, State: ME
E-mail: tim.willoughby@destinationvertical.com
- A Brief History of the twon of Castine, ME: America's most historical little town.
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- 2 visitors recommend:
The Limping Lady
Source: Cate Lineberry, Smithsonian Magazine
E-mail: marieroney@yahoo.com
- The intriguing and unexpected true story of America's most heroic and dangerous female spy
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- 36 visitors recommend:
Colonial New York
Source: History of the U.S.; FoundingFathers.info
Author: Henry William Elson
City: New York, State: NY
- The story of the Dutch and English colonists in the New World and how New Amsterdam became New York.
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- 7 visitors recommend:
History of the Massachusetts Bay Colony
Source: History of the US; FoundingFathers.info
Author: Henry William Elson
City: Boston, State: MA
- A highly-readable chapter on the early history of the colony, including the story of Governor John Winthrop, the dissent of Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson, the enmity of King Charles and Archbishop Laud, and what almost became the American Revolution of 1635.
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Colonization of New England
Source: History of the U.S.; FoundingFathers.info
Author: Henry William Elson
State: MA
- An educational -- and entertaining -- e-history of the pilgrims and how Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island and New Hampshire were founded.
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Captain John Smith
Source: John Sutton
State: VA
E-mail: johnsutton1@cox.net
- Information about a great founding father of America. Includes Smith's extraordinary adventures in Europe and America. His resourcefulness and good character makes him a wonderful example for all.
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- 21 visitors recommend:
A More Perfect Union: The Creation of the U.S. Constitution
Source: NARA
Author: Roger A. Bruns
- An in-depth look at the Constitutional Convention and the ratification process.
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- 10 visitors recommend:
Gadsden flag history
Source: Gadsden.info
- The fascinating story of the Gadsden flag, the defiant "Don't Tread on Me" rattlesnake symbol of American independence and freedom.
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- 7 visitors recommend:
Chicago ghost stories
Source: ChicagoHistory.info
Author: Ursula Bielski
City: Chicago, State: IL
- Local stories about the phantoms of Fort Sheridan, the ghosts of Montrose Park, and other Chicago spooks and spirits.
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Forgotten Chicago: Chicago's Built Environment
Source: forgottenchicago.com
City: Chicago, State: IL
E-mail: forgottenchicago@gmail.com
- Dedicated to documenting little known elements of Chicago’s infrastructure, architecture, neighborhoods and
general cityscape, whether existing or historical.
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- 2 visitors recommend:
The 1940's Blog
Source: http://www.1940blog.com/
Author: Various
- Historical events, people and organisations from 1940 to 1949, the wartime era.
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- 1 visitors recommend:
Richard J. Daley: A Separate World
Source: ChicagoHistory.info
City: Chicago, State: IL
- This excerpt from the book "American Pharaoh" tells the story of the first Mayor Daley and the Chicago of his youth, including his hardscrabble South Side neighborhood, the melee of Chicago Irish Politics, racial tension between Irish-Americans and African-Americans, and more.
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- 3 visitors recommend:
Fruit crate label art
Source: Interesting.com
- From the 1880s to the 1940s fruit growers competed against each other to create the most elaborate, eye-catching labels. Read their interesting story.
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Early American coins
Source: Coin-Collecting.info
- An introduction to early American coins, including the famous New England Pine Tree coinage and George Washington pieces.
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- 1 visitors recommend:
The Coin Grading System
Source: The Perfect Coin
Author: Robert L Taylor, JD
E-mail: robert@theperfect-coin.com
- Coins are graded on a 0-70 point scale devised by Dr William Shelby. The Grade of a Coin Is Everything, so it helps to understand how coins are Graded. The Official A.N.A. Grading Standards for United States Coins published by the ANA is the authority. Under this method the higher the point scale accorded a particular coin, the better its quality.
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- 6 visitors recommend:
How to trace your Irish genealogy
Source: PBS: Irish in America
- A nice, short introduction from the Web companion to the 1998 PBS series "The Irish in America: Long Journey Home."
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- 2 visitors recommend:
World War 2 Family History
Source: WikiTree
- Tips on using US government resources to find information about your family member's involvement in the war.
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- 1 visitors recommend:
Family Tree Quotations
Source: WikiTree
- A selection of quotes on the importance of doing family history, keeping in touch with extended family, and remembering history.
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- 12 visitors recommend:
Irish Christmas traditions
Source: Lady Anna
- Nollaig Shona Duit!
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- 4 visitors recommend:
The Origin of 'Santa Claus'
Source: ReligiousTolerance.org
- How did the story of Santa Claus evolve and come to be what we know today? This is a good summary.
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- 1 visitors recommend:
The Real Story of Santa and Those Reindeer
Source: The Physics of Christmas
Author: Roger Highfield
- An amusing collection of scientific observations and trivia about the origins of holiday traditions.
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- 12 visitors recommend:
New York Delegates to the Constitutional Convention
Source: NARA
City: New York, State: NY
- This online exhibit features short biographies of Alexander Hamilton, John Lansing, Jr., and Robert Yates.
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- 9 visitors recommend:
Massachusetts Delegates to the Constitutional Convention
Source: NARA
City: Boston, State: MA
- This online exhibit features short biographies of Elbridge Gerry, Nathaniel Gorham, Rufus King, and Caleb Strong.
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- 7 visitors recommend:
U.S. teens don't understand Independence Day
Source: Fox News
- Twenty-two percent of teenagers who responded to a recent survey commissioned by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation didn't know from what country America declared its independence -- and that's only the beginning. (07/04/01)
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'Liberty's Kids' cartoon to debut in May, 2002
Source: Yahoo News
- A new children's animated series, "Liberty's Kids," will launch on Memorial Day, 2002 on PBS. The program's stories, told through the eyes of two young teenagers working in Benjamin Franklin's print shop, will dramatize inspirational moments from the American Revolution. Walter Cronkite will do the voiceover for Franklin. (11/01)
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- 4 visitors recommend:
Text of The Declaration of Independence
Source: FoundingFathers.info
Author: Thomas Jefferson
- The full-text of the declaration from the Second Continental Congress, dated July 4, 1776.
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- 3 visitors recommend:
The Declaration of Independence: A History
Source: NARA
City: Philadelphia, State: PA
- A detailed account of the Declaration, from its drafting through its preservation today at the National Archives.
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- 2 visitors recommend:
Old-Fashioned Irish Cuisine
Source: Old Fashioned Holidays
- How to make traditional Irish fare, including scones, champ, and potato pie.
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- 1 visitors recommend:
The Year 1000: What Life was Like at the Turn of the First Millennium
Source: WikiTree
City: London, Country: United Kingdom
- A glimpse at the life of an Englishman 1,000 years ago.
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- 7 visitors recommend:
Fantasy-Ireland's Irish Symbols Guide
Source: Emerald Streams
- From the shamrocks and leprechauns to the Celtic harp and Claddagh.
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- 4 visitors recommend:
Strong marriage is central for positive parenting
Source: Ohio State University Family and Consumer Sciences
Author: Lisa Gorman
City: Columbus, State: OH
- A fact sheet on how the relationship between a husband and wife affects their ability to care for children. Offers advice for how to nurture a strong relationship.
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- 2 visitors recommend:
How to find 'quality family time'
Source: Ohio State University Family and Consumer Sciences
Author: Treva Williams
City: Columbus, State: OH
- A concise fact sheet on "quality time" -- what it means, and how you find it.
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- 2 visitors recommend:
The Daytona 500
Source: RacingHistory.info
Author: Ed Hinton
City: Daytona, State: FL
- Ed Hinton, the author of "Daytona," tells engaging, personal stories from the early days of America's premier racing event. Read about "The Fight" in 1979, Dale Earnhardt in 1981, Richard Petty's last race in 1992, and Jeff Gordon in 1993. (2001)
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- 14 visitors recommend:
The New York Yankees' 'First Inning'
Source: A Legend in the Making: The New York Yankees in 1939
Author: Richard J. Tofel
City: New York, State: NY
- The story of the early years of the New York Yankees, from 1914 to 1939.
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- 4 visitors recommend:
The 1962 New York Mets
Source: Mets Online
City: New York, State: NY
- Facts about the Mets' first season.
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- 4 visitors recommend:
NHL Hockey Teams
Source: 1Hockey.com
- Quick stats on all 30 teams in the National Hockey League from the Anaheim Mighty Ducks to the Washington Capitals. Find out when teams joined the league, which teams won Stanley Cup championships, and who their key players have been.
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- 3 visitors recommend:
History of the Airplane
Source: Wright Brothers Aeroplane Company and Museum of Pioneer Aviation
E-mail: 1rst2fly@megsinet.net
- A short, readable introduction to the history of manned, heavier-than-air flight.
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- 1 visitors recommend:
19th Century Lower Saint Lawrence Maritime History
Source: Gilbert R. Bossé
Country: Canada
E-mail: metisbosse41@netscape.ca
- Documented maritime shipwreck incidents
during the 19th century along the Lower
Saint Lawrence River, Gulf and beyond.
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- 9 visitors recommend:
Pirate Hunter: Captain Kidd
Source: MaritimeHistory.info
Author: Richard Zacks
City: New York, State: NY
- Could it be that the most infamous pirate of all time wasn't a pirate at all? In his new book, Richard Zacks tells the heroic, tragic story of Captain William Kidd and his mission to *hunt* pirates. This is chapter one.
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- 3 visitors recommend:
The Exploration of New York and New England
Source: MaritimeHistory.info
City: New York, State: NY
- Excerpts and maps from the beautiful book by Derek Hayes, America Discovered: A Historical Atlas of North American Exploration.
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- 3 visitors recommend:
Alexander the Great
Source: Interesting.com
- What we know about Alexander makes him seem more like a character from Greek mythology than a real human being (and that's exactly how he'd have liked it). Read his interesting story.
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- 32 visitors recommend:
Table of Army units and sizes
Source: Phil's WWII Pages
- A handy table of sizes and relationships between Army units, e.g. corps, divisions, brigades, regiments, battalions, companies, and platoons.
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- 12 visitors recommend:
Citizen Soldiers: Jerks, Sad Sacks, Profiteers, and Jim Crow
Source: WorldWar2History.info
Author: Stephen E. Ambrose
- Stephen Ambrose describes some of the sordid characters of the U.S. Army in World War II -- the chickenshit jerks, the profiteers, and the racist Jim Crows.
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- 10 visitors recommend:
The Battle of Bunker Hill
Source: History of the US; FoundingFathers.info
Author: Henry William Elson
City: Boston, State: MA
- The tale of Bunker Hill -- one of the most dramatic engagements of the American Revolution. It was a military victory for the British, but a moral victory for the patriot cause.
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Expanding the Beachhead
Source: WorldWar2History.info
Author: Stephen E. Ambrose
- In this selection from his book "Citizen Soldiers," Stephen Ambrose reports on the critical days after D-Day -- June 7 to June 30 -- when the Allies fought to expand their beachhead one foot at a time.
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- 3 visitors recommend:
The Alamo
Source: TexasHistory.info
City: San Antonio, State: TX
- A brief summary of the story of the Alamo.
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- 10 visitors recommend:
Privateers and mariners in the Revolutionary War
Source: U.S. Maritime Service Veterans
City: Machias, State: ME
- The story of the first sea engagement of the Revolution -- started by merchant marines from Machias Bay, Maine -- plus other information about patriot privateers.
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'Don't Tread on Me' flag history
Source: NavyJack.info
Author: CDR Michel T. Poirier
- A brief history of the U.S. First Navy Jack, a flag first flown by the Continental Navy in 1775, and now flown over all U.S. Navy ships for the duration of the War on Terrorism.
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Band of Brothers: The Island (Holland, Oct. 2 - Nov. 25, 1944)
Source: WorldWar2History.info
Author: Stephen E. Ambrose
- Stephen Ambrose tells the story of the heroic paratroopers of Easy Company in Holland, including how they routed two full companies of Germans and their night rescue of British paratroopers.
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- 9 visitors recommend:
Pointe-Du-Hoc
Source: WorldWar2History.info
Author: Stephen E. Ambrose
- Point-Du-Hoc looks down on Utah Beach on one side and Omaha Beach on the other. In this selection from "The Victors," Ambrose recounts how Rangers were able to scale the 100-meter-high cliff at Pointe-Du-Hoc and knock out the German's deadly 155mm cannons.
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America's Elite Troops in World War II
Source: WorldWar2History.info
Author: Patrick K. O'Donnell
- An introduction to the Airborne, Gliders, Rangers, and 1st Special Service Force.
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- 10 visitors recommend:
Codebreaking and the Battle of Midway
Source: WorldWar2History.info
Author: Stephen Budiansky
- How codebreaking enabled the decisive American victory at Midway -- the dramatic battle that halted Japanese expansion in its tracks and changed the path of history.
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- 4 visitors recommend:
The Cold War
Source: WorldWar2History.info
Author: Derek Leebaert
- The Cold War did not metastasize overnight sometime during 1946 or 1947. It was brought about by the ghosts of the world wars. In this excerpt from his book on the subject, Derek Leebaert sets the stage for the Cold War by discussing America and American attitudes in 1945.
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American Nurses in the Philippines
Source: WorldWar2History.info
Author: Elizabeth M. Norman
- What was it like to be a nurse on December 8, 1941 in the Philippines -- the day the Japanese began their attack?
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