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Did the Marshall Plan Really Save Europe After World War II?
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The Marshall Plan was the secretary of state's plan to revive Europe financially after World War II. Learn how the Marshall Plan helped Europe's economy.
10 Area 51 Conspiracies
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The mysteries surrounding the U.S. government's Area 51 have stimulated many outlandish theories. View 10 Area 51 conspiracies to learn more.
Remembering Colin Powell's American Journey
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The distinguished American general was the first Black man to become Secretary of State and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff. He died Oct. 18 at age 84.
How Presidential Memoirs Work
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With President Clinton's memoirs scheduled for release on June 22, there's a whole lot of talk going around about the nature of a presidential memoir. What is its purpose? What is the role of cold, hard facts in this type of book? How does it progress from idea to finished product? This week, find out what distinguishes a memoir from a general autobiography and see how a presidential memoir comes to be.
How the March on Washington Worked
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The 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom ensured the passage of the Civil Rights Act. But its success was not assured at the beginning.
National Historic Vehicle Register Honors Elite Cars
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The Library of Congress archives all things historical in the U.S. That includes 24 select cars. HowStuffWorks looks at why and how they're chosen.
10 Tax Exemptions You Should Know
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The IRS doesn't get a lot of love from American taxpayers, but it's mostly just misunderstood. Learn more about tax exemptions at HowStuffWorks.
10 Famous Accomplishments Made Late in Life
You might be surprised by some of the famous accomplishments made late in life. See our list of the top 10 accomplishments made late in life.
Will a Third-Party Candidate Ever Win the White House?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the many hurdles a third-party presidential candidate faces in the U.S., and why it's harder than ever for them to be elected.
Top 10 Space Conspiracy Theories
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Space conspiracy theories feature hoaxes, government cover-ups and intelligent aliens. Check out our list of the top 10 space conspiracy theories.