Panama Canal is not for sale, Panama's president says. What to know about the canal's history and status
The U.S. acquired the rights to build and operate the canal in the early 20th century, but at the time, Panama was in the ...
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Beatlemania Took the United States by Storm on This Day in 1963, Launching the British Invasion
With their arrival in America, the Beatles ushered in a new era of hyper-popular rock ’n’ roll music On December 26, 1963, ...
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‘African American history is American history and world history’: Blockson Collection celebrates 40th year
Charles L. Blockson dedicated his life to documenting the history of the Black Diaspora. A native of Norristown, Blockson is ...
Fire and angst: How an Africa trip reignited passions for teaching Black history in the US
Arline-Bradley, president of the National Council of Negro Women, joined a VIP delegation with President Joe Biden on a trip to Angola where centuries ago, Africans from the region were enslaved and ...
The largest Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots in American lottery history
Powerball and Mega Millions lottery tickets are displayed on January 3, 2018 in San Anselmo, California. The Powerball ...
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It's official: The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States
After nearly 250 years of informal recognition, the bald eagle has officially been designated as the national bird of the ...
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History of the USRA
The USRA was born under a unique confluence of circumstances. Prior even to American involvement in the First World War, the ...