When many people are asked who created the American flag, their first answer is Betsy Ross, which may or may …
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On July 4, 1884, “The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World” was presented to Levi P. Morton (the U.S. minister …
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Starting Saturday, the public will be able to take a look inside the recently reopened historic Union Bank Museum.
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On March 4, 1824, Florida Territorial Governor William Duval decreed Tallahassee as the new capital of Florida due to its …
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The Great Seal of the United States of America, fashioned from brass and measuring 2 1/16 inches in diameter, made …
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The first scheduled passenger flight was in 1914 from St.
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Ginsburg was an extra in two Washington National Opera productions
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In the 1940s a spare room on the fifth floor of the United States Supreme Court building was converted to …
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Wally was the first black talent agent in the US.
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Police forces have been an integral part of the fabric of American cities for two hundred years.
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When Dr.
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In 1825, Catherine Daingerfield Willis Gray Murat moved to Tallahassee with her parents and siblings after the death of her …
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One of 103 historically black colleges and universities in the United States Florida A&M University was founded in 1887 and is …
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Blizzards and artic cold are not uncommon in February, but they rarely reach Florida.
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Honoring our fallen soldiers for Memorial Day? Make sure to hang the flag correctly.
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When man-made catastrophes occur, from raging fires in Northwest Florida to political unrest in the Ukraine, people everywhere want to …
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As Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, the usual admonitions about springing forward one hour apply.
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Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in …
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The White House now decorates 41 trees, with 25 classic wreaths adoring the north and south facades.
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It has embraced its reputation as America’s most haunted hotel.
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20 years after the terror attacks, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum remembers the heroism, compassion and unity that arose from …
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The space race has taken new meaning with the possibility of mere mortals (albeit wealthy ones) to hop on the …
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During Park and Recreation Month, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), boasting more than 60,000 members across the country, …
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I know, I know, EVERY day should be chocolate day (and for some of us it is), but our cocoa-loving …
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Also known as Freedom Day, Liberation Day, Jubilee Day and Emancipation Day, Juneteenth originated in Galveston, Texas, and is celebrated …
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On June 6, nearly 76 years ago, 156,000 American, British and Canadian soldiers began the liberation of France by bravely …
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Do you know why you are celebrating Cinco de Mayo today? There is more to the date than just an …
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Mother’s Day is reportedly the third highest selling holiday for flowers and plants, and the National Restaurant Association shows it’s typically …
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The first cracks in the Senate parking garage spurred a complete rebuild.
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History repeats itself.
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