Except for the class of 1915 (“the class the stars fell on”), no other group graduating from West Point has been as glorified as the Class of 1846. Graduating just as the Mexican-American War began, this band of brothers ultimately fought shoulder-to-shoulder (and in some cases, face-to-face) in three momentous wars: the Mexican-American War (1846-1848), […]
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The American Civil War was a violent conflict between the Union and Confederate forces that took place between 1861-1865. The Union was the group from the North and the Confederacy was the South. The ultimate cause was over the future of slavery expansion in the United States. The Confederacy was formed after a group of
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The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City forever changed the United States. It was one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in history. There were four coordinated attacks on that day carried out by the terrorist group, Al-Qaeda. Two planes were flown into the Twin Towers in New York City. One was flown
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World War II was the biggest military conflict of the 20th century. This multi-year engagement, which lasted from 1939 to 1945, saw warfare being waged to devastating effect on a hitherto unprecedented scale. WWII’s result would shape the future of world politics, and its outcome was decided by the decisions and actions of a group
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The Roaring Twenties were a time of economic prosperity, Prohibition, flapper girls, and iconic fashion trends. For women, skirts were all the rage. Midi-length with a drop waist, beaded decor, and a pair of sling-back kitten heels would be a trendy outfit. Accessories like headbands, hear wraps, and cloche hats would tie the look together.
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The 1950s were a decade of such iconic fashion trends that we often see 50s-inspired Halloween costumes, photoshoots, and retro-themed fashion accounts that pay homage to these styles. A huge proponent of fashion is and was Christian Dior. Dior made a famous fashion statement in the 1940s and 1950s that was called The New Look.
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The American Civil War, a defining and tumultuous chapter in the nation’s history, has been portrayed in numerous films over the decades. While many of these cinematic depictions take creative liberties, a select few stand out for their dedication to historical accuracy. This article highlights some of the most accurate Civil War movies, each offering
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The 1950s are commonly associated with the popularity of diners, ice cream counters, drive-in movies- domesticity, houses with white picket fences, and the beginning of some music movements like rock and roll. And while these common images were certainly part of the zeitgeist, the 1950s were also a time of huge cultural changes, economic expansion,
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Pin-up artists and pin-up models became a cultural phenomenon starting in the early 20th century. The style is characterized by images of beautiful women, usually wearing bathing suits or glamorous clothing, striking poses that highlight their features. The term pin-up refers to the use of these pictures and drawings to be pinned up on walls
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America has a plethora of wildly diverse and distinct major cities. The vastness of the country makes each state feel unique, like it has its own personality. This goes for all of the major cities sprinkled across the country. Each major city has its own flair and is known for specific foods, themes, sports, buildings,
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