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A Monumental Tribute to Crazy Horse Has Been Taking Shape for Decades

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More than 70 years ago, Lakota Chief Henry Standing Bear dedicated Thunderhead Mountain as the site of the Crazy Horse Memorial. What's taking so long?

How Manifest Destiny Stretched the U.S. From Sea to Shining Sea

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President James Polk put the philosophy of Manifest Destiny into action. HowStuffWorks looks at the ideology that helped create the United States.

Can You Match the Country to the Conflict?

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As you struggle to keep up with the busy nature of modern life, you might hear of horrors in far-flung places like Darfur, Donbass, Kashmir or the Congo - but have you ever taken the time to find these places on the map? Take our quiz to see if you can match conflicts old and new to the correct country.

Allies Bomb Northern Nazi Germany: June 1943-December 1943

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This World War II timeline highlights key events from June 1943-December 1943. Get details on the Allies' bombing of Nazi Germany, and more.

How Many People Died on the Trail of Tears?

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HowStuffWorks looks at the history and legacy of the Trail of Tears and the five tribes affected: Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, Seminole and Chickasaw.

Consolidated B-24 Liberator

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The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was the most prolific American plane of World War II. But the B-24 was not as attractive as the B-17 bomber, nor did it win the same popular regard from the public. Read the story and specifications of the B-24 bomber.

Did the Dutch really trade Manhattan for nutmeg?

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Did the Dutch really trade New Netherland for nutmeg? Find out why nutmeg was more valuable than Manhattan.

Why did Gandhi march 240 miles for salt?

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The Salt March was Gandhi's march to Dandi in protest of British tax policies. Read about the Salt Satyagraha.

Nazi Germany Surrenders: February 1945-May 1945

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World War II ended in 1945 with Nazi Germany and Japan being defeated. Follow the events of World War II and the surrender of Nazi Germany and Japan.

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.

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