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Abraham Lincoln Saw his Assassination in a dream

IntroductionImagine foreseeing your own death just days before it happens. This was the eerie situation in which…

How Benjamin Franklin Turned $4,000 into Millions for Philadelphia & Boston

Benjamin Franklin was a man of ideas—an inventor, philosopher, and one of America’s most brilliant founding minds….

Harriet Tubman and the Combahee River Raid: A Historic Triumph

Did you know that Harriet Tubman is the only woman in U.S. history to lead a military…

The Assassination Plot Against George Washington

In 1776, an elite group of soldiers was handpicked to serve as George Washington’s bodyguards. Known as…

Top 5 Women in History

Five Women Who Changed the Course of History Have you ever wondered what it takes to change…

The Duel That Changed American Politics: The Tragic Death of Alexander Hamilton

By the summer of 1804, tensions between two of America’s most influential men, Alexander Hamilton and Aaron…

Sacagawea Guided the Lewis and Clark Expedition – WITH A BABY!

Imagine setting out on one of the most dangerous and grueling journeys in American history. The year…

The Lincoln Speech that Changed Slavery in America Forever

In 1856, the Republican Party was still in its infancy, but its mission was clear: to challenge…