U.S. History
Surprising Facts About Every U.S. President
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U.S. HistoryArticle0The Bizarre Election of George Washington
These days, we take for granted the organized chaos that accompanies the U.S. presidential election every four years, from the lengthy nominating cycles and raucous party conventions to the relentless…
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U.S. HistoryFact13People used to send their children through the U.S. mail.
On January 1, 1913, the United States Post Office began offering parcel service. While private freight companies had already existed for quite some time, the program allowed many more people,…
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U.S. HistoryFact15Maryland was the only state to refuse to enforce Prohibition.
On January 16, 1919, Congress ratified the 18th Amendment, starting a one-year countdown to the end of the manufacture, transportation, and sale of alcohol in the United States. Although many…
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U.S. HistoryArticle30The Most Popular Baby Name Every Year of the Last Century
Over the past hundred years, baby-naming trends have largely been shaped by family traditions and popular culture. Classic names such as Mary, John, Betty, and James often appear repeatedly in…
