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exhibition and research center in Seneca Falls, N.Y., “to
honor in perpetuity those women, citizens of the United States of
America, whose contributions to the arts, athletics, business, education,
government, the humanities, philanthropy and science, have been
of greatest value for the development of their country.” The
center was opened to the public in 1979 and is located near the
site of the first Women’s Rights Convention, convened in
1848 by American women, of the past and present, are elected annually to the museum by the National Honors Committee, a panel of 25 women and men, eminent authorities in various fields; their choices are made from nominations submitted by the public, national organizations, and newspaper and magazine editors.
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Sex has played a role throughout America's history. Did you know an extramarital affair was one of the causes of the Civil War? Or that one of the things that made George Washington so appealing as a presidential choice was his sterility? This
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Sex has played a role throughout America's history. Did you know an extramarital affair was one of the causes of the Civil War? Or that one of the things that made George Washington so appealing as a presidential choice was his sterility? This
What Went Down: San Francisco Earthquake Monday, November 23 at 11 AM EST
San Francisco Earthquake. The 1906 San Francisco earthquake--a moment in history that's always been gotten wrong. James Dalessandro, author of 1906, a novel, is the world's foremost expert on the disaster. He'd like to see the destruction of
What Went Down: San Francisco Earthquake Monday, November 23 at 5 PM EST
San Francisco Earthquake. The 1906 San Francisco earthquake--a moment in history that's always been gotten wrong. James Dalessandro, author of 1906, a novel, is the world's foremost expert on the disaster. He'd like to see the destruction of
Ice Road Truckers: Killer Pass Saturday, November 28 at 2 PM EST
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ENCYCLOPEDIA: Chronology of Events
This Day In History: 01/29/1936 - Baseball Hall of Fame
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This Day In History: 02/09/1971 - Paige in Hall of Fame
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Nathan Hale: America's First Spy
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Lou Gehrig Bids Farewell
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Hank Aaron Addresses Congress
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This Day In History: 01/29/1936 - Baseball Hall of Fame
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On this day in 1936, the U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame elects its first members in Cooperstown, New York: Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Matthewson and Walter Johnson.
On this day in 1936, the U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame elects its first members in Cooperstown, New York: Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Matthewson and Walter Johnson.
This Day In History: 02/09/1971 - Paige in Hall of Fame
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This Day in History, February 9th. Satchel Paige originally from the Negro Baseball League is named to the Baseball Hall of Fame, first Davis Cup tennis tournament is played, the Boeing 727 jet flies and Princess Margaret dies in our History recap.
This Day in History, February 9th. Satchel Paige originally from the Negro Baseball League is named to the Baseball Hall of Fame, first Davis Cup tennis tournament is played, the Boeing 727 jet flies and Princess Margaret dies in our History recap.
Nathan Hale: America's First Spy
1:07 min
In a The Great American History quiz video, Wesley Snipes discusses the history of the United States elite force called Rangers. Snipes talks about how this force dates back to the 1600's when men scouted for Indians within "range" of settlements.
In a The Great American History quiz video, Wesley Snipes discusses the history of the United States elite force called Rangers. Snipes talks about how this force dates back to the 1600's when men scouted for Indians within "range" of settlements.
Lou Gehrig Bids Farewell
0:20 min
Lou Gehrig, after being diagnosed with ALS, says goodbye to baseball and fans and calls himself the luckiest man alive. He was called the Iron Horse because he was in so many consecutive games and was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Lou Gehrig, after being diagnosed with ALS, says goodbye to baseball and fans and calls himself the luckiest man alive. He was called the Iron Horse because he was in so many consecutive games and was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Hank Aaron Addresses Congress
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Hank Aaron, also known as Hammerin Hank, addresses Congress. Henry Aaron held the home run record and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Barry Bonds broke Aaron's home run record. Aaron had played in the Negro Baseball League.
Hank Aaron, also known as Hammerin Hank, addresses Congress. Henry Aaron held the home run record and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Barry Bonds broke Aaron's home run record. Aaron had played in the Negro Baseball League.
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