U.S. History
What If Dewey Had Defeated Truman in 1948?
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U.S. HistoryArticle1926 Photos That Bring the Roaring ’20s to Life
The 1920s were a transformative decade: A convergence of economic prosperity, technological and industrial advancements, and flourishing artistic movements led to a cultural transition from the reserved social mores of…
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U.S. HistoryFact46ZIP codes needed a cartoon mascot to convince people to use them.
Today, most Americans can rattle off their ZIP code without a second thought. But when the five-digit system debuted in 1963, many people weren’t thrilled about adding yet another string…
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U.S. HistoryArticle133Did Colonial Americans Sound British?
In the 17th century, the population of the American colonies was largely British, and English — while certainly not the only tongue spoken — became the predominant language throughout what…
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U.S. HistoryFact82The first official U.S. coin told people to ‘mind your business.’
There are many ways to display your patriotism on the Fourth of July, one of which is to “mind your business.” That, at least, is what the first official U.S.…
