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Why Not All Insurrections in the U.S. Are the Same
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For enslaved Americans, insurrection was often the only path to freedom. Are we misusing the term today?
Deadly 1948 Donora Smog Launched the U.S. Clean Air Movement
A killer smog 70 years ago helped lead to the first federal air pollution laws.
Who Was the Worst President Ever in U.S. History?
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Every few years, a group of historians and scholars ranks America's presidents. The "winner" of the worst president ever category has remained consistent.
What Do the Symbols on the U.S. $1 Bill Mean?
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The design of the U.S. $1 bill is full of symbolism. HowStuffWorks breaks all the symbols down and explains the meaning behind all of them.
How the Great Compromise Saved a Fledgling United States
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Without the Great Compromise, the U.S. might not have become a nation. The divisions between big and small states could have been too much to overcome.
Why Emmett Till's Murder Shook the Conscience of the U.S.
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What was it about Emmett Till's kidnapping and lynching (among the thousands of lynchings after the Civil War) that made the world stand up and take notice?
The Anatomy of a U.S. Presidential Motorcade
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The U.S. president requires constant security, especially when traveling. HowStuffWorks takes a look at what goes into the presidential motorcade.
Why Did the U.S. Experience a Coin Shortage?
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Just when America seemed to be getting over the great toilet paper shortage, the next thing in short supply was coins. But why?
How Does the U.S. Classify Its Most Sensitive Documents?
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There are three levels of security classification for U.S. documents related to national security. What are they and who decides how they're protected against unauthorized disclosure?
Can You Tell Us the First Names of These U.S. Presidents?
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Everybody's heard of Obama, Trump, Madison and Jackson, but do you know their first names? Presidential names range from Rutherford to John and cover centuries of society's trends. Can you match these first names to the U.S. president?