History with Hilary
Fun history facts, thoughts and questions.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Freedom Day
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"The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free....
Saturday, June 8, 2019
"The eyes of the world are upon you."
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June 6, 1944, is a famous date, but it does not live in infamy, like December 7, 1941. It is a date that is famous for one of the greatest a...
Monday, March 5, 2018
#55Strong
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Schools in West Virginia have been closed for over a week now in a historic statewide walkout by teachers and service personnel, and w...
Saturday, March 11, 2017
Chaco Culture NHP: 110 Years Young
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On March 11, 1907, President Teddy Roosevelt used the Antiquities Act to create Chaco Canyon National Monument. Photo: George Washing...
Friday, July 1, 2016
Love is Love is Love
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President Obama made history when he established Stonewall National Monument, the first National Park unit commemorating the history of the...
Friday, April 29, 2016
Easter Rising
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100 years ago today, violence in Dublin ended. For six days, a handful of men had been desperately fighting British troops in hopes of freei...
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
In DC, Even the Plants are Political
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The National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC is a world famous event, attracting visitors from around the country and the world to...
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