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Whispers From Whitehall

by spucci in History, October 12, 2011
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This article profiles the life of Florida railroad tycoon, Henry Flagler, who along with other giants of commerce and industry contributed to the economic success of the United States.

Speech of Robert F. Kennedy at The University of The Witwatersrand Johannesburg, South Africa June 8th, 1966

by Sidrah Zaheer in History, October 7, 2011
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One of the many Robert F. Kennedy’s speeches.

Remembering September 11th 2001

by CaptainChaos in Issues, September 11, 2011
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Reflections of the events of that Historical Day.

Southern Slavery: The Peculiar Institution

by Daisy Chains in History, August 29, 2011
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The reality of slavery in the Southern states.

The Age of Jackson

by Daisy Chains in History, August 29, 2011
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How did Andrew Jackson deal with the issue of Indian Americans during his time as President?

How and Why Was Slavery Defended in The Southern States in The Early to Mid-19th Century?

by Daisy Chains in History, August 28, 2011
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An old essay from American History, it may be useful for other students covering the same area. Please read only, do not copy.

Making My Potion Clear

by Yvonne Coverdale in Politics, August 13, 2011
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As a writer I often times research many different things, just like other journalists. I present the items in which have been found, but unlike other journalists that just present the facts of their findings I add my opinion.

The American Cowboy

by isvaldo in Society, August 6, 2011
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Americans have a unique vision of themselves and their role in the world. Unlike perhaps any other peoples in history, Americans see themselves as people of destiny and a people who were put here to do something phenomenal and something significant for history and for all peoples of the earth. This unique self-concept, sometimes perceived as arrogance, is deeply grounded in a set of archetypes that Americans use to form their vision of themselves in the world. And no other archetype is as powerful in the American psyche than that of the cowboy.

The 22nd Amendment

by isvaldo in Society, August 6, 2011
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On February 27th, 1951, the 22nd amendment was ratified which made permanent a tradition that has profound influence on the philosophy of government in the United States of America. This amendment may not be the most well known amendment but its place in the fabric of American history cannot be overstated. That is because the 22nd Amendment mandated that…

When America Proved That Anything is Possible

by isvaldo in History, August 6, 2011
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It was one of those moments in American history that the people who were able to watch it for the first time felt like they were in a science fiction movie. But with televisions cameras on every move, the nation and the world watched on July 20, 1969 as three American astronauts landed on the moon.

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