The war had ended, but they fought the battle anyway - seriously.
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I got me a cool green screen setup to use in my various video editing endeavors - and I want to show it off!
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I'm putting the finishing touches on the third chapter of Thomas Jefferson: Defining America. Here's a sneak peak at chapter three, which is tentatively entitled, Independence.
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A convincing argument could be made that Robert Duvall is America's greatest living movie actor. On his 84th birthday, we remember his list of iconic film roles in The Apostle, The Godfather I & II, Apocalypse Now, The Great Santini, The Natural, True Grit, Colors, Network, Tender Mercies and many others.
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This week marks the inaugural release of The Liberator, a hugely influential abolitionist newspaper published by William Lloyd Garrison.
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Today we learn the story behind the beloved TV special, A Charlie Brown Christmas, and its iconic score composed and performed by Vince Guaraldi (plus there's a music video at the end). Enjoy!
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I recently became a member of the Guild of Professional Tour Guides of Washington, DC. The organization is just what the title implies - a membership organization comprised of professional DC tour guides which promotes DC tourism and best practices for guides & interpreters. Eager to earn my stripes and do good by the Guild, I volunteered to shoot some videos with other Guild Guides which showcase the stories surrounding some well known DC destinations.
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During the War of 1812, when it came to administering a waterborne whoopin' to the Brits, the USS Constitution was unmatched. Launched in 1797 as one of the U.S. Navy's six original frigates, the heavily armed and sturdily built Constitution would defeat five British warships over the course of her career.
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At multiple times during his career, George Washington had the opportunity to permanently seize the reins of power and install himself as an American dictator. Never was this danger greater then in 1783.
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You remember Celia Cruz don't you? She's the woman on Sesame Street who taught you how to count to 10 in Spanish.
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On Tuesday, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush (R) announced that he is actively exploring a 2016 bid for the White House. The Bush family has established a near unparalleled record of prominent public service for itself, but where do the they rank among the other great, multigenerational political dynasties in American history?
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The deadliest shipwreck in the history of the San Francisco Bay area has been found.
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Today we mark the death of Sitting Bill, the famed Sioux Indian chief and holy man best known for his victory over George Armstrong Custer's 7th Cavalry at the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
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2014 marked the 50th anniversary of the Rolling Stones' first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show - an event which also reminds us of the enormous impact British bands have had on the history and development of Rock n' Roll music in the United States. We're curious to know which one of these invading British bands is YOUR favorite...
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I'm always trying to think of new and interesting ways to generate revenue for Historic America. A few weeks ago, I was struck by the idea that audiobook narration might be a worthy pursuit.
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I recently placed a visit to The Old Print Gallery in Washington, DC's Georgetown neighborhood to learn about the history of printmaking and see the amazing collection of classic American prints the space has to offer. For lovers of historic American art, The Old Print Gallery is like Candy Land and I was really excited that they allowed us to film inside.
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As many of you know, this Sunday marked the 73rd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Although Japan may have caught us with our pants down that fateful morning, over the course of our nation's military history, we've managed to launch several successful surprise attacks of our own. Submitted for your approval is the following list of Top 5 instances when 'twas Americans that kicked some unexpected butt...
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On this day in 1932, world famous physicist Albert Einstein received his U.S. Visa and would eventually go on to become an American citizen in 1940. This event is in keeping with a proud American tradition of welcoming great scientific minds to our shores and conferring upon them the rights and privileges of citizenship. Apart from Albert Einstein, which one of these brilliant American immigrants is your favorite? Your choices are...
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The work continues on my recently announced biography of Thomas Jefferson. Today I'd like to share with you a portion of Thomas Jefferson: Defining America, Chapter II...
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On this day, 239 years ago, our nation's first flag was raised...
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