The Surprising Pro-Slavery Reason Why George Washington Rejected Black Soldiers During the Revolutionary War

Ken Burns' new six-episode docuseries 'The American Revolution' looks at the attitude George Washington had toward allowing ...
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Men who called Licking County home fought in Washington's army | Licking County history

Licking County history columnist Doug Stout highlights several men who later called Licking County home that fought under ...

Why Ken Burns’ ‘The American Revolution’ Is The TV We Need Right Now

The historical documentary master is at the top of his game in this thrillingly timely history lesson about democracy.

Oklahoma-based Cherokee filmmaker consults on Ken Burns' docuseries 'The American Revolution'

Burns' anticipated six-part docuseries "The American Revolution" premieres at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16 nationwide on PBS, ...
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The Berkshire route that built a nation: Retracing Henry Knox’s winter march of 1775

Two-hundred fifty years after a 25-year-old Boston bookseller named Henry Knox dragged 59 cannons up and over t Hills in the ...

Dick Cheney, a longtime Democratic bogeyman, became an ally opposing Trump

Dick Cheney was on the other side of the fence from Democrats when advocating for the Iraq war but he partnered with them ...

Stream It Or Skip It: ‘The American Revolution’ On PBS, A Ken Burns Docuseries Takes A Deep Dive Into The U.S.’s Fight For Independence

T he American Revolution on PBS, directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, written by Geoffrey C. Ward and ...

Trump curtails refugees to a trickle. How does this compare to other restrictions in U.S. history?

This changed after World War II, when President Harry Truman pushed to bring in approximately 400,000 displaced refugees from ...
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13 Incredibly Scenic Day Trips In Georgia That You Can Take For Under $55

These 13 amazing destinations offer stunning scenery and memorable experiences without costing more than $55 per person! Senoia might look familiar if you’re a fan of “The Walking Dead” – this ...