Waiting on a Train
An in-depth and scenic view of the past, present, and future of trains in America.
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Tag Archives: History
The Short, Noisy Life of the Vigilance Committee
For all its display, all the weapons seized, all its show of force, and all the laws it broke, did the 1856 Vigilance Committee of San Francisco accomplish anything?
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Keep the Faith
In “Faith in America” [Nov/Dec 2009], Jack Feerick perpetuates the lie that the founders of our country were not “pious, Christian gentlemen.” I taught history for nearly 18 years and have been a lifelong student of the subject. Here is the truth: 52 of the 55 signers of America’s Declaration of Independence were orthodox, deeply ... More
House Detective: Finding History in Your Home
Like the 250-year-old house from Ipswich in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, your home has a story to tell and a place in history.
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Not Just Another Plot
The following short story by author Mark Howell received an honorable mention from the 2009 Lorian Hemingway Short Story Competition.
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Faith in America
Thomas Jefferson didn’t mince words when he gave his view on religious freedom: “It does me no injury for my neighbor to say there are twenty gods or no God,” he once wrote. “It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg.”
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Have You Seen Me?
His rise in New York politics surprised many, but his departure was even more stunning. August 6, 1930, he left friends on the sidewalk outside a New York restaurant, entered a cab heading to the theater, and was never seen again. What happened to Judge Crater?
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June 6, 1933: America Goes Out to the Movies
The first drive-in opened for business near Camden, New Jersey, 66 years ago this week. The drive-in movie craze peaked in 1958. As twilight fell on those Summer evenings, over 5,000 outdoor screens were flickering to life in fields from Maine to Monterey, attracting millions of movie-goers. Most of those theaters are now gone. A few remain. An even smaller number are still in operation.
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The History of Health and Medicine in America
As editor and publisher of The Saturday Evening Post magazine, Dr. Cory SerVaas brought a passion for health and prevention to the publication. A journalist and physician, Dr. Cory interviewed some of the world’s leading scientists, physicians, and researchers, translating complex material into easy-to-read and understand articles. You can read some of Dr. Cory fascinating ... More
Abraham Lincoln: A Tribute
It’s a big year for our 16th president. Throughout the year, the Lincoln Bicentennial (www.lincolnbicentennial.gov) will celebrate his life, his work, and his words. Considered among the most revered Americans of all time, Lincoln continues to captivate our imagination and inspire the nation. Our 44th president counts Abraham Lincoln among his list of heroes, even ... More
