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Lindsey Konkel

Lindsey Konkel is a freelance journalist based in southern New Jersey. Her focus is science and health. She loves when these topics intersect with history.

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When the Golden Gate Bridge Flattened by 7 Feet—and Other Facts About the San Francisco Icon

The 1.7-mile-long bridge has endured earthquakes, lead paint and record crowds since its historic construction in 1937.

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How the First 10 U.S. Presidents Helped Shape the Role of the Nation’s Top Office

Over a span of six decades, the first 10 presidents of the United States—from George Washington to John Tyler—helped define the role of the executive branch as we know it today.

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The Final Days of John Wilkes Booth

John Wilkes Booth was aided by a network of conspirators who concealed his escape from pursuing Union soldiers.

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How Did the Gold Standard Contribute to the Great Depression?

A number of complex factors helped to create the conditions necessary for the Great Depression—adherence to the gold standard was just one of those factors.

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