U.S. History
What’s Hidden Beneath the White House?
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The White House is one of the most famous and instantly recognizable buildings in the world. Even if you’ve never actually taken the public tour of the East Wing and the Residence, you’re likely still familiar with much of the building through news broadcasts, documentaries, movies, and TV series — although the latter two are normally shot on soundstages in Hollywood. But beneath the pristine North Lawn and the Ionic columns of America’s most famous residence lies a world that few will ever see. Under the White House, hidden from the general public, is a ...Read More
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U.S. HistoryArticle0Popular Halloween Costumes Throughout the 20th Century
For many of us, Halloween stirs memories of crisp autumn nights, glowing jack-o’-lanterns, and the childlike joy of heading out in disguise to go trick-or-treating. Each year, the Halloween costumes…
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U.S. HistoryArticle06 Forgotten Collectibles From the 1950s
Some famous toys from the 1950s, such as the Frisbee and Mr. Potato Head, became so embedded in popular culture that they remain in regular use or at least are…
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U.S. HistoryArticle1310 Strange Presidential Nicknames
Because U.S. presidents are often among the most famous and critiqued people of their era, they have frequently garnered nicknames for policies or activities that defined their persona — some of…
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U.S. HistoryFact1Congress created a lottery to help fund the American Revolution.
While America declaring independence was a gamble that paid off in spades, luck wasn’t always on the government’s side. Look no further than the time the First Continental Congress authorized…
