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Harvard 1642: America’s First Commencement
Harvard’s first commencement was more than a celebration of hard-working students.
Visit the Famous Ironclad Monitor for One Dollar
Remembering the lasting legacy on the Monitor on our naval history
The Immortal Major: Jack Downing and the Rise of American Political Humor
Introducing Major Jack Downing and the origins of political satire
The Evolution of American Foodie Culture
Examining the post-WWII foodie revolution that changed Americans’ perceptions of eating
The History of American Anti-Lynching Legislation
A brief history of anti-lynching bills, and a reminder that Congress has never passed an anti-lynching law
Andrew Jackson and the C & O Canal
Highlighting the first instance of federal troops being called out to quash labor unrest
Preventing Another Boston Molasses Disaster
Remembering the Boston Molasses Disaster and those who fought for justice afterward
Choosing the House Speaker: A Forgotten Fight
Examining the troubled Congress that opened in December 1859
Dr. Mary E. Walker: “Clothes Make the (Wo)man”
“It is a shame that people who lead reforms in this world are not appreciated until after they are dead…”