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Can You Identify These Famous Speeches From a Single Quote?
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Four score and seven years ago, a man with a dream told us that the only thing to fear was fear itself -- or something like that. If we give you a quote from a famous speech, can you determine who said it and why? Take our quiz to find out!
Goatees: Cool and Progressive or Outdated and Passe?
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Goatees have been growing on faces for, well, a long time. So has their time come and gone, or are they more popular than ever?
Why Is Blackface Controversial? Just Look at Its History
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Blackface, the old practice of using makeup to transform into a caricature of a black person, is still around. Learn about the history of blackface.
Why Isn't Washington, D.C. Already a State?
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The residents of the U.S. capital pay taxes and serve in the armed forces but have no voting representation in Congress. Many Democrats want to change that.
5 Fascinating Stories of Abolitionists Past and Present
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One was an enslaved man turned best-selling writer; another was a wealthy pottery maker whose company is well-known even today. Here are five amazing stories of abolitionists.
The Battle for the 19th Amendment and Women's Right to Vote
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It's been 101 years since the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified. Why did it take so long for women to get the right to vote in the United States?
How U.S. Marshals Work
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The U.S. Marshals Service is the oldest law enforcement agency in the nation. Learn about famous U.S. Marshals and the duties and history of the U.S. Marshals.
10 Most Important U.S. Supreme Court Cases for Journalists
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A countdown of the 10 most important supreme court cases for journalists. Read about the strides, advancements, and the struggles along the way.
How Political Conventions Work
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In an election year, political conventions take over the U.S. media for days, with political-party platforms and propaganda. But what real purpose do the conventions serve?
10 False History 'Facts' Everyone Knows
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Lots of great stories from history we learned in school are just plain wrong. Here are 10 false history facts from HowStuffWorks.