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‘The Power of Hope and Determination’: Paying Tribute to My Greek Grandmother’s Immigrant Journey
From surviving war-torn Greece to becoming a history professor in America, my grandmother’s immigrant story represents resilience and tenacity.
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Third Time’s the Charm: A Relocated Tennessee Schoolhouse
In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ a 19th-century log schoolhouse finds a permanent home in a Tennessee state park.
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Words for Our Time: Lincoln’s Lyceum Address
Abraham Lincoln spoke about the America’s founders, mobs, reason, and the preservation of our republic.
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Gold Star Widow Doesn’t Want Others to Grieve Alone, Creates Country’s Largest Faith-Based Group for Widows
While grieving the death of her husband, one woman realized that in order to heal, she needed to help other widows do the same.
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Eleanor Abbott: The Inventor of the Candy Land Game
When she was hospitalized, Abbott entertained the children there with a board game.
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Giving Homeless Families a Place to Call Home
For Karen Olson, a life-changing encounter on the streets of New York City was the catalyst to help homeless families nationwide.
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Jimmy Fortune: ‘Songs of an American Dreamer’
The former Statler Brothers bandmember releases his latest solo album.
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From Prisoner to Lawyer to Career Builder
While in prison, Darnell Epps found a passion in advocating for others. Then, he discovered another way to open doors for people.
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How a Royal Statue Represented the Colonists’ Changing Views
In ‘This Week in History,’ Britain’s Parliamentary acts elevate a Pennsylvania farmer to prominence, resulting in a last attempt to reconcile with the king.
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‘Hall of Fame’: A Song for Everyday Heroes
Country singer Karissa Ella’s latest song honors her Ohio hometown community.
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Mom in Wisconsin Starts Library of Wholesome Books for Children, With Over 12,000 Titles and Counting
Sara Masarik’s private lending library, located in her family home’s basement, is beloved by many.
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How a Virginian Aided the Union Cause as ‘Lincoln’s Lady Spymaster’
Fox Business’s Gerri Willis tells the rarely told story of Elizabeth Van Lew and her efforts during the Civil War.
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The Hudson River School: Kindred Spirits in Life and Art
Asher Brown Durand’s idealized painting encapsulates the principles of the art movement while paying tribute to friends Thomas Cole and William Cullen Bryant.
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George M. Cohan: ‘You’re a Grand Old Flag’
The record-breaking patriotic anthem was inspired by a Civil War veteran.
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Intimidated by Hosting? This Etiquette Expert Has 5 Ideas to Help
Hosting doesn’t need to be a fancy affair to touch the hearts of others.
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The 6 Best Road Trips for Exploring America
Let the call of the open road take you across America’s most beautiful expanses.
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When Character Counted: Haym Salomon, Forgotten Patriot
In this installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ we meet the man whose financial know-how fueled the American Revolution.
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Zac Brown: Veterans Voice Award
The hit country artist was recently recognized for his work with those who have served in the military.
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The Crucible of War and the Making of Independence Day
A trio of patriots, showing remarkable strengths in their respective fields, made up cornerstones of this fledgling country’s rise to freedom.
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‘A Lively Mind: Jane Austen at 250’
The literary icon’s 250th anniversary exhibition will be on view at the Morgan Library & Museum in New York City.
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‘The Power of Hope and Determination’: Paying Tribute to My Greek Grandmother’s Immigrant Journey
From surviving war-torn Greece to becoming a history professor in America, my grandmother’s immigrant story represents resilience and tenacity.
|
Third Time’s the Charm: A Relocated Tennessee Schoolhouse
In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ a 19th-century log schoolhouse finds a permanent home in a Tennessee state park.
|
Words for Our Time: Lincoln’s Lyceum Address
Abraham Lincoln spoke about the America’s founders, mobs, reason, and the preservation of our republic.
|
Gold Star Widow Doesn’t Want Others to Grieve Alone, Creates Country’s Largest Faith-Based Group for Widows
While grieving the death of her husband, one woman realized that in order to heal, she needed to help other widows do the same.
|
Eleanor Abbott: The Inventor of the Candy Land Game
When she was hospitalized, Abbott entertained the children there with a board game.
|
Giving Homeless Families a Place to Call Home
For Karen Olson, a life-changing encounter on the streets of New York City was the catalyst to help homeless families nationwide.
|
Jimmy Fortune: ‘Songs of an American Dreamer’
The former Statler Brothers bandmember releases his latest solo album.
|
From Prisoner to Lawyer to Career Builder
While in prison, Darnell Epps found a passion in advocating for others. Then, he discovered another way to open doors for people.
|
How a Royal Statue Represented the Colonists’ Changing Views
In ‘This Week in History,’ Britain’s Parliamentary acts elevate a Pennsylvania farmer to prominence, resulting in a last attempt to reconcile with the king.
|
‘Hall of Fame’: A Song for Everyday Heroes
Country singer Karissa Ella’s latest song honors her Ohio hometown community.
|
Mom in Wisconsin Starts Library of Wholesome Books for Children, With Over 12,000 Titles and Counting
Sara Masarik’s private lending library, located in her family home’s basement, is beloved by many.
|
How a Virginian Aided the Union Cause as ‘Lincoln’s Lady Spymaster’
Fox Business’s Gerri Willis tells the rarely told story of Elizabeth Van Lew and her efforts during the Civil War.
|
The Hudson River School: Kindred Spirits in Life and Art
Asher Brown Durand’s idealized painting encapsulates the principles of the art movement while paying tribute to friends Thomas Cole and William Cullen Bryant.
|
George M. Cohan: ‘You’re a Grand Old Flag’
The record-breaking patriotic anthem was inspired by a Civil War veteran.
|
Intimidated by Hosting? This Etiquette Expert Has 5 Ideas to Help
Hosting doesn’t need to be a fancy affair to touch the hearts of others.
|
The 6 Best Road Trips for Exploring America
Let the call of the open road take you across America’s most beautiful expanses.
|
When Character Counted: Haym Salomon, Forgotten Patriot
In this installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ we meet the man whose financial know-how fueled the American Revolution.
|
Zac Brown: Veterans Voice Award
The hit country artist was recently recognized for his work with those who have served in the military.
|
The Crucible of War and the Making of Independence Day
A trio of patriots, showing remarkable strengths in their respective fields, made up cornerstones of this fledgling country’s rise to freedom.
|
‘A Lively Mind: Jane Austen at 250’
The literary icon’s 250th anniversary exhibition will be on view at the Morgan Library & Museum in New York City.
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