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This Day in History - July 13

by BaliMermaid

What happened on July 13 related history football soccer new york united states world war ii civil war american history museum brazil alabama 8world war i floods world cup rockefeller draft prince charles princess diana kansas colonial world war one american civil war riots mississippi john f. kennedy the civil war riot airbags live aid black out jfk nominated 13 july july 13 wordl war two p.t. barnum john fitzgerald kennedy george wallace wordsworth lady diana inter airbag published 4 weeks ago

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North Carolina State Historic Sites

by MayberryNC

North Carolina is home to a group of 27 unique state historic sites. Each one gives visitors the opportunity to open doors to the past. Alamance Battleground (COLONIAL/REVOLUTIONARY WAR) - In 1771, an... published 10 months ago

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1765 Eight Reales, Mexico City Mint. Coin was common in the American colonies, and legal tender in the US until 1857. Image courtesy of Goldberg Coins and Collectibles.71

The First American Dollar

by CoinMan

1765 Eight Reales, Mexico City Mint. Coin was common in the American colonies, and legal tender in the US until 1857. Image courtesy of Goldberg Coins and Collectibles. The first American dollar, an example... published 6 months ago

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The 40 Styles of Chairs

by trefoil

THE 40 STYLES OF CHAIRS There are 40 distinct styles of chairs embracing the period from 3000 B.C. to 1900 A.D.—nearly 7,000 years. Of all the millions of chairs made during the centuries, each one... published 5 months ago

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The purpose of government

by troylaplante

I have been doing a lot of reading on early American history as of late. I am a part of a small group of men who have formed what is being called "The Patriots' Pub" (on the internet at www.patriotspub.us). ... published 3 weeks ago

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Changing Professions in Arizona

by barranca

Changing professions is like reincarnating. In an earlier incarnation, I made furniture in the heat in Tucson, Arizona. Lots of it. My shop hummed, howled, buzzed and screeched seven days a week for close to... published 12 months ago

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Yes, Men Wore Heels and Tights

by kuhlcat

Baroque shoe with Louis heel Colonial shoe Victorian ankle bootI know I've thought of the pain of breaking in a new pair of heels and that it's not fair that men get to clomp around in flat, wide, comfortable... published 6 days ago

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Visit Maryland's Colonial Past at Historic St. Mary's City

by Nancy Parode

St. Mary's River Chartered in 1632, Maryland was a unique colony from the beginning. As a proprietary colony, Maryland was governed by Cecil Calvert, Lord Baltimore, who had a vested interest in promoting... published 11 months ago

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Savannah's Historical Signifance Contributes to its Vitality

by Nion Kokesu

Scenic, historic, and haunted, the city of Savannah is not only the oldest city in Georgia, but the first planned city in the whole United States, established in 1733. Aside from its obvious... published 12 months ago

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Crossing Carolina - The Colonial Byway

by MayberryNC

The Colonial Byway has been designated by the North Carolina Department of Transportation as one of 45 scenic byways in the state. These routes have been selected because they embody the diverse beauty,... published 8 months ago

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