Category: US History
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The Educator Who Rose from Civil War Ashes: How Mary McLeod Bethune Built an Educational Empire from Slavery’s Ruins
When most Americans think of Civil War heroes, they envision generals like Grant and Sherman, or politicians like Lincoln and Douglas. But the war’s most profound victory may have belonged to a girl born into slavery who would transform American education forever. The Forgotten Dimension of Civil War Victory The Civil War ended slavery, but…
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Book Review: Three Revolutions by Simon Hall
Simon Hall’s “Three Revolutions” explores the impact of journalism on revolutionary movements in the 20th century through dual biographies of revolutionaries and their journalists, highlighting media’s influence on history.
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The Hypothetical 1937 American Civil War: From Gaming Scenario to Educational Tool
A map I found online shows an intriguing “what if” scenario in American alternate history: a hypothetical Second American Civil War in 1937 during the Great Depression. While this never happened, it has captured the interest of historians, game designers, and educators examining the social and political tensions of that time. I am fascinated by…
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Book Review A Comparison of Cowley’s “What If?” Trilogy vs. Ferguson’s “Virtual History”
The reviewed collections, Cowley’s “What If?” trilogy and Ferguson’s “Virtual History,” offer distinct approaches to counterfactual history, enhancing critical thinking skills for advanced students in history education.
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America’s Pastime on Screen: The Best Baseball Movies That Transcend the Game
The post explores how baseball films transcend mere entertainment, offering profound reflections on American dreams, identity, and the human experience through narratives that resonate emotionally and culturally.
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The Unsung Hero: How Hubert Humphrey Transformed the Democratic Party on Civil Rights
Hubert Humphrey’s 1948 convention speech redefined the Democratic Party’s approach to civil rights, shaping its future political identity and liberating it from Southern segregationist influences.
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