The story of the Pilgrims has its origins in the desire of religious independence from the Church of England.
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How Did Air Force One Get Its Name?
In 1953 a near mid-air collision took place over New York City… Additional Information: From FDR’s prop-driven Pan Am to the glimmering blue and white jumbo 747 on which George W. Bush...
Washington’s Spies: The Story of America’s First Spy Ring
Here’s a superb book from Amazon.com that I highly recommend. Washington’s Spies: The Story of America’s First Spy Ring is based on remarkable new research, acclaimed historian...
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Massachusetts Civil War Soldiers and Sailors, 1861-1865 Military Records The materials date from 1861 to 1865 and follow the military careers of Massachusetts servicemen and their commanding officers...
LDS Family History Centers – United States of America
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Church Records: Adams, Berks, and Lancaster Counties, Pennsylvania, 1729-1881 Church records such as those included here are among the best sources for information on births, marriages, and deaths...
William Howard Taft: The Judicial President
William Howard Taft was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on September 15, 1857, to Alphonso Taft and Louise Torrey Taft. His father, Alphonso Taft, was a prominent lawyer, politician, and public servant who...
Ulysses S. Grant: The General President
Join me as we explore the life of Ulysses S. Grant, the eighteenth President of the United States. Discover how this Civil War hero navigated the tumultuous Reconstruction era, faced economic...
Andrew Jackson: The People’s President
Learn about Andrew Jackson, a true American hero. His story is inspiring, from his tough childhood to his resilience and lasting impact on our nation.
Pennsylvania, Harrisburg: The State Capitals
Harrisburg is the capital of the state of Pennsylvania. Europeans first went to the area with the famous John Smith expedition of the early 1600s. The city has been an important one for various...
Nashville, Tennessee: The State Capitals
Nashville is the capital city of the state of Tennessee. It has a long history of habitation by humans, going millennia back into prehistory. The Europeans came much later, but they turned Nashville...
Richmond, Virginia: The State Capitals
The city of Richmond is the capital of the state of Virginia. It was the traditional home of the famous Powhatan Native American tribe that produced Pocahontas. It was also one of the earliest...
Charleston, West Virginia: The State Capitals
Charleston is the capital of the state of West Virginia. It is known for its prolific production of natural resources like natural gas, salt, and coal. Because of this, it has always been a strategic...
James Smith: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
James Smith was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Before this, he was a lawyer and a family man who became interested in, and then convinced of the necessity of the cause of...