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The Misunderstood Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
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HowStuffWorks looks at Martin Luther King's legacy and how his approval ratings changed over the decades.
10 Ways the U.S. Has Kept Citizens From Voting
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From Poll taxes and literacy tests to ID laws, the U.S. has long-restricted citizens' right to vote. Learn some voting barriers at HowStuffWorks.
Kennedy-Johnson Era
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The Kennedy-Johnson era is an important aspect of modern American history. Learn more about the Kennedy-Johnson era at HowStuffWorks.
What to Do if Your Vote Is Challenged on Election Day
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The midterm election is just days away. Head to the polls prepared so you know your vote will count.
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?
Did James Earl Ray Really Kill Martin Luther King Jr.?
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More than 50 years after Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated by a lone bullet while standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel, questions still remain. Was James Earl Ray the sole gunman, or was it a conspiracy?
Dolores Huerta, the Labor Activist Behind the Slogan '¡Sí, Se Puede!'
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At 91, Dolores Huerta, the activist who inspired Barack Obama's "Yes, we can" campaign, continues to work tirelessly developing leaders and advocating for the working poor, women and children.
Why was Executive Order No. 9981 so important?
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Executive Order 9981 mandated equality in the U.S. armed forces, putting groups like the Tuskegee Airmen in high demand. Read about Executive Order 9981.
Why World War I Became the 'Forgotten War'
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The 100-year anniversary of the end of World War I offers up a second chance to learn from our mistakes. HowStuffWorks looks at what we need to know.
Slavery Under Another Name: What Were the Black Codes?
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The Emancipation Proclamation may have signified the formal end of slavery. But the newly enacted Black Codes effectively re-enslaved thousands of Black people.