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Why World War II Was History’s Deadliest War
Genocide and atomic weapons only tell part of the story.
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History's Greatest Warriors
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Play-Doh
A failed wallpaper cleaning product gets a second chance as a classroom craft and accidentally becomes one of America’s most iconic toys, Play-Doh.
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Who Said It?
If you have the feeling that something is wrong, don’t be afraid to speak up.
-Fred Korematsu
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America’s Armed Forces
How Green Berets Became the US Army’s Elite Special Forces
Their specialty: the military’s most sensitive—and unconventional—missions.
9 Things You Might Not Know About the US Armed Forces
Delve into the history of America’s military.
Who Led the Continental Army First? Hint: It Wasn’t Washington
The first commander of the Revolution’s fighting force has largely faded from public memory.
How Women Fought Their Way Into the US Armed Forces
U.S. women served their country bravely during multiple wars. But once the fighting stopped, they were expected to step down.
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Where the US Industrial Revolution Began
In 1793, Samuel Slater built America's first water-powered textile mill–right in Pawtucket. That moment helped spark the Industrial Revolution in the U.S. and transform how the nation worked.
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