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Abraham Lincoln is one of the most well-known politicians in history, and arguably the most popular President in the history of the United States. However, his history has been incredibly distorted by many with an agenda, some positive and some negative. Below are ten interesting facts about Abraham Lincoln; some clear up common misunderstandings, others [...]
Posted by Gregory Myers on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 4:30 am
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From July 1 to July 3, 1863, Gettysburg was the site of one of the largest battles of the American Civil War, the deadliest by a wide margin, and one that is widely considered the closest the South came to winning. On top of that, on November 19, 1863, it was the location where Abraham [...]
Posted by Dustin Koski on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 12:01 am
Filed under History, Military · Tagged abraham lincoln, American Civil War, Battle of Gettysburg, Chancellorsville, civil war, Dustin Koski, Facts About Gettysburg, Gabor Boritt, George Custer, George Meade, Gettysburg Address, Gettysburg Campaign, J.E.B. Stuart, John L. Burns, Joseph Hooker, Lincoln had Smallpox, Northern Army, Pennsylvania in the American Civil War, Pickett's Charge, Robert E. Lee, Southern army, The Pike Restaurant
The alter ego of scrawny young man Steve Rogers, Captain America, was created when he was injected with an experimental serum designed to transform him into the world’s greatest super-soldier. Armed with his trusty, nearly indestructible shield, Captain America wages war against the forces of evil, injustice, and tyranny. Unlike other superheroes, Captain America doesn’t [...]
Posted by Nathanael Hood on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 12:01 am
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Posted by Brian Douglas on Thursday, October 14, 2010 at 12:01 am
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There’s no more iconic scene in Western movies than the good old-fashioned pistol duel, where the lawman and the outlaw meet at high noon to see who’s faster on the draw. In actuality, this kind of thing very rarely occurred, and the true life Western stories—like Wild Bill Hickok being shot in the back while [...]
Posted by Evan Andrews on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 1:00 am
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There have been a number of military achievements throughout world history that have revolutionized warfare. Listed here, I have attempted to formulate the top ten military achievements that have most significantly impacted warfare throughout world history. Although there have been numerous military technological and ideological advancements that have revolutionized warfare from military formations and gunpowder [...]
Posted by Shell Harris on Monday, August 17, 2009 at 12:01 am
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Although most people think of spies as a Cold War phenomenon, they’ve actually been around for hundreds of years, and include in their ranks larger than life figures like big game hunters, revolutionary war heroes, and even exotic dancers. While these real life spies might not have had cool gadgets or fast cars like James [...]
Posted by Evan Andrews on Monday, July 6, 2009 at 12:19 am
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While most movies are mass-produced entertainment and escapism, there are some that have had a profound impact on culture. Whether intentionally or not, some films have brought social issues to light, affected laws, forwarded ideologies both good and bad, and generally changed the course of history through their impact on society. Here are ten films [...]
Posted by Evan Andrews on Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 1:32 am
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In determining the worse Generals of the American Civil War, this list will take us from battlefield blunders to portraits on urinals. No doubt, I will likely have a great deal of criticism regarding my choices, as this is certainly a passionate and controversial subject for most individuals who love American Civil War history. 10. [...]
Posted by Shell Harris on Sunday, May 24, 2009 at 10:33 pm
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