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Fort Sumter
(Encyclopedia) Fort Sumter, fortification, built 1829–60, on a shoal at the entrance to the harbor of Charleston, S.C., and named for Gen. Thomas Sumter; scene of the opening engagement of the Civil…Surratt, Mary Eugenia
(Encyclopedia) Surratt, Mary EugeniaSurratt, Mary Eugeniasərătˈ [key], 1820–65, alleged conspirator in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, hanged on July 7, 1865. A widow (her maiden name was…The Executive Branch
The White House has been the traditional home of the president since 1800. The U.S. Presidency is one of the most powerful positions in the world. Read about the varied men who have held this job,…The Second Book of Modern Verse: Appendix B. Notes to the text:
Appendix B. Notes to the text:Though most of the publishers only required acknowledgements in the section devoted to such, one apparently insisted that they also appear in the text. These…The History of Black History
Dr. Carter G. Woodson Americans have recognized Black history annually since 1926, first as "Negro History Week" and later as "Black History Month." What you might not know is that Black…Writing Well: People Who Like People: Social Notes
People Who Like People: Social NotesWriting WellLetter PerfectStamp of ApprovalPeople Who Like People: Social NotesLetters of Opinion Unlike personal letters, social notes generally serve a single…January 2013 Current Events: U.S. News
World News | Business News | Disasters & Science News Here are the key events in United States news for the month of…Battle of Gettysburg Fact Sheet
A guide to the battle that inspired Abraham Lincoln's famous Gettysburg Address by Catherine McNiff Union General John Reynolds, killed on the first day of fighting. What: The Battle of…The Confederate States of America
Top of Page Source: iStockFollowing the election of Abraham Lincoln on an anti-slavery platform, 11 US states broke away from the union to form a republic that has become known as the Confederacy.…Presidents' Day or Washington's Birthday?
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