Modern US History
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USS Maine in Havana Harbor 1898
In the months before the outbreak of war with Spain in April 1898, German warships prowled the Caribbean, meddling in affairs & hoping to benefit from a weakening Spain. more...
Lobbyists and the Legislative Process
Although the lobbyist serves an important purpose in the crafting of meaningful legislation, lobbyists have a long history of unethical and illegal activity. more...
The Filibuster in Parliamentary Procedure
Popularized in the mid-19th Century, the filibuster gives Senators, individually or in groups, the power to stop all Senate floor business. more...
Realpolitik and Idealism in Foreign Policy
European and American foreign policy initiatives followed moralist approaches of idealism or the ruthless actions of Realpolitik to achieve goals favorable to the state. more...
Role of the United States Senate
The primary role of the US Senate is to slow the process of legislation through inquiry, hearings, and debate while at the same time providing advice and consent. more...
Amusement Parks and Recreation in the 1950s
Post War recreation in the 1950s and 1960s included the growth and expansion of amusement parks like Palisades Park and Coney Island at an affordable price. more...
Modern Mercenary Armies in Iraq and Afghanistan
Mercenaries have been used since the dawn of ancient civilizations but have taken on new significance in the war against terrorism in Iraq and Afghanistan. more...
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By: Elvira Nieto
Billy Graham, arguably the most famous evangelist of the 20th century, preached to millions. Days before his 91st birthday, his ascension to prominence is remembered. more...
Kenny Washington Makes NFL History
By: Kathy Kerr
Kenny Washington not only broke through the defenses of opposing football teams, he also crossed the racial barrier in the National Football League more...
Best Little-Known or Obscure November Holidays
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Robin Montanye
The search to find the when and the why behind Child Safety Protection Month and answer, "Who was Sadie Hawkins and why does she have a day?", plus other obscure holidays more...
The Assassination of William McKinley
By: Walter Coffey
The assassination of President William McKinley turned many Americans against immigrants and radicals, and led to enhanced presidential security. more...
How Did Americans Survive the Great Depression?
By: Iulia Filip
Forced to confront unemployment, foreclosure and relocation, the Americans of the Great Depression Era built support networks and found refuge in escapist entertainment. more...
By: Ron Goodwin
FDR believed the government should promote paternalistic housing policies to provide for those devastated by the Depression, but there were unintended consequences. more...
By: Terry Long
Before his nomination as the Republican candidate, Warren G Harding said, "America's present need is not heroics, but healing...." more...
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