On March 8, 1983, President Ronald Reagan delivered a speech that would become a defining moment in the narrative of the Cold War. Addressing the National Association of Evangelicals at their Annual Convention in Orlando, Florida, Reagan presented a powerful and ideologically charged oration…
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As war raged across Europe, America knew it needed to find its “voice.” Amidst the throes of World War II, the United States government recognized the need for a propaganda tool to counteract the misinformation spread by Axis powers. Voice of America began its…
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It is considered one of the most important television miniseries of all time. On January 23, 1977, “Roots” debuted, marking a watershed moment in the history of American TV. Based on Alex Haley’s novel, the miniseries chronicled the journey of an African-American family, beginning…
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The Iranian Hostage Crisis was a significant diplomatic and political event that unfolded between 1979 and 1981, marking a period of heightened tension between the United States and Iran. The crisis began on November 4, 1979, when a group of Iranian militants seized the…
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Opening on January 18, 1919, The Paris Peace Conference, following the end of World War I, was a historic gathering that aimed to reshape the world order and establish lasting peace in the aftermath of horrifying destruction. Attended by leaders of the Allied Powers,…
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The Persian Gulf War, also known as the First Gulf War or Operation Desert Storm, was a conflict that took place from August 2, 1990, to February 28, 1991. It was triggered by Iraq’s invasion and annexation of Kuwait, which was met with international…
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The Gadsden Purchase, also known as the Treaty of La Mesilla, was a significant event in the mid-19th century that involved the acquisition of a portion of present-day Arizona and New Mexico by the United States from Mexico. The purchase was named after James…
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The United States Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 may be one of the most important pieces of environmental legislation ever passed by the United States Congress. Recognizing the ecological importance, economic value, and intrinsic worth of wildlife and plants, the ESA was signed…
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One day near the end of the Revolutionary War, the King of England and his royal painter, Benjamin West, born in Pennsylvania, were discussing what was happening in America. The King asked West what George Washington would do were America to be declared independent.…
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On November 25, 1999, a five-year-old boy from Cuba was found on Thanksgiving day holding on to an inner tube a few miles off of the coast of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Fishermen rescued him and took him to a hospital for treatment. Elian Gonazlez’s…
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