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Women's Role in the Civil War
Thousands of women contributed to the war effort for the Union and Confederacy, both behind the scenes and on the frontlines By Beth Rowen Clara Barton Related Links…The Deadliest Battles in the Civil War
America's costliest war The Civil War led to the greatest loss of life in American history. Over the course of the entire war, including USA and CSA casualties, some 620,000 people were killed in…U.S. History: The World Wars
Welcome to the U.S. History Timeline quiz covering the first half of the 20th century. This quiz will test your knowledge of significant events and people during this period. Good luck!Timeline: World War II
The Second World War was a defining moment in human history, shaping the world we live in today. It was a war of epic proportions, fought on multiple fronts across the globe, involving millions of…Fremont
(Encyclopedia) Fremont Fremont frēˈmŏnt [key]. 1 City (2020 pop. 230,504), Alameda co., W Calif., on…Malus, Étienne Louis
(Encyclopedia) Malus, Étienne LouisMalus, Étienne Louisātyĕnˈ lwē mälüsˈ [key], 1775–1812, French artillery officer and physicist. In 1810 he stated his discovery of the polarization of light by…CLINTON, George, Congress, (1739-1812)
CLINTON, George, (uncle of George Clinton [1771-1809], De Witt Clinton, and James Graham Clinton), a Delegate from New York and a Vice President of the United States; born in Little Britain,…Mammoth Cave National Park
(Encyclopedia) Mammoth Cave National Park, 52,830 acres (21,396 hectares), central Kentucky, authorized 1926, est. 1941. Located in a hilly, forested region, it offers numerous outdoor activities. It…Franklin D. Roosevelt's War Message, Asking Congress to Declare War on Japan
Given on Monday, December 8, 1941 Yesterday, December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of…Kettering, city, United States
(Encyclopedia) Kettering, city (1990 pop. 60,569), Montgomery co., SW Ohio, a suburb of Dayton; settled c.1812, inc. 1952. Electric motors, transportation equipment, and machinery are manufactured,…Trending
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