U.S. History
What the “Hamilton” Musical Got Wrong About History
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Lin-Manuel Miranda’s smash hit Hamilton is one of the most highly acclaimed Broadway musicals of the 21st century, and most of the story follows real events from American history. The duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr really happened, and Hamilton really was an orphan who came to the mainland from the Caribbean island of Nevis and went on to become one of America’s Founding Fathers and the first U.S. treasury secretary. Still, there are a few details of the story that were embellished for dramatic purposes. Here are five things that happened in the ...Read More
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U.S. HistoryArticle86What Did Cowboys Actually Eat on the Trail?
We’ve all seen the version of cowboys that Hollywood likes to show us, but the Western film genre has always been rife with myths. In reality, cowboys were rarely the…
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U.S. HistoryArticle2367 Ways the Year 1968 Changed America
It’s been referred to as the year that changed America: In 1968, the United States experienced an unprecedented upheaval of long-held values and practices that left an indelible — and…
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U.S. HistoryFact18In 1960, one in five American households didn’t have a car.
There were more than 278 million registered vehicles in the United States as of 2022, which is to say there are almost as many cars and motorcycles in America as…
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U.S. HistoryArticle478 Things You’d Find in Every 1960s Kitchen
If you grew up in the 1960s, you might remember that kitchens looked and felt very different from today’s sleek, minimalist designs. The colors were soothing, patterns were popping, and…
