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Pearl Harbor Attack: What Led to It and What Was the Aftermath?
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Japan's bombing of Pearl Harbor was the major event that caused the United States to enter World War II. Learn about the attack only at HowStuffWorks.
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.
A Wisconsin Woman Led a German Resistance That Enraged Hitler
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Mildred Harnack was the only American in the leadership of German resistance to Hitler. And Hitler personally ordered her executed for it.
How the Civilian Conservation Corps Worked
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The Civilian Conservation Corps was one of the New Deal's most successful programs. Read about the Civlian Conservation Corps in this article.
What Caused the Dust Bowl?
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What if the land you relied upon simply blew away? In the 1930s, poor stewardship and crushing drought created black blizzards and an internal American exodus known as the Dust Bowl.
How S&Ls Work
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Savings and Loans associations specialize in savings accounts and mortgages. Learn all about S&Ls in this article from HowStuffWorks.
What Is a Fiduciary Financial Adviser?
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We've got four questions that smart investors need to ask a financial adviser before putting him or her in charge of their investments.
Can You Ace This "Outlander" Quiz?
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The "Outlander" series is rife with adventure, romance and more than the occasional duel. Do you think you remember the cast of characters, rules of time travel and the important historical events that take place over the course of the series? Try your hand at this quiz to find out!
22 Famous Leaders Who Changed History Forever
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You don't have to be a prime minister, civil war general, Nobel Peace Prize laureate or founding father to learn the strengths of famous leaders and better your own life. You can learn a lot from the greatest leaders in history — including what to do and what not to do — and prepare for your time to lead others.
How Does the U.S. Government Declassify Top Secret Documents?
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The FBI's seizure of top secret files from Donald Trump's home shined a spotlight on the declassification system. How does the process work?