American Essence
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More Than Just Names: The Pilgrims and the First Thanksgiving
Despite intense suffering and hardship in their new home, the Pilgrims gathered together in gratitude.
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Stacked Arms and a Final Salute
In this installment of “When Character Counts,” we meet a man who understood and practiced the virtues and obligations of citizenship, even at personal cost.
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How an Insurance Company and Radio Host Created the Grand Ole Opry
In ‘This Week in History,’ a young insurance salesman believed the future of sales was in radio, and his actions resulted in an American institution.
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The Grand Ole Opry’s Centennial Celebration
The historic show celebrates its 100th birthday by releasing the ‘Country’s Greatest Songs’ album.
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Panaca Coal Kilns: Remnants of a Past Industry
In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we visit the stacked stone, beehive-shaped structures once used during the West’s mining boom.
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Luke Combs Unveils ‘Days Like These’
New music gives fans a glimpse into the country singer’s upcoming album.
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‘Kindness Is Contagious’: Fifth-Graders Embody Holiday Spirit Through ‘Secret Santa’ Initiative To Donate to the Vulnerable
Students at a Phoenix, Arizona, classroom experience the joys of giving and embodying the holiday spirit.
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Leonarde Keeler: In Search of Deception
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ a young adventurer’s illness leads him to the police department and ultimately the development of the polygraph.
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Three Perfect Songs for Thanksgiving
Country music about family, abundance, and faith can round out the holiday’s family festivities.
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Granville Woods: The Inventive Power Behind the Rails
This inventor held innovative patents for electrical systems to improve railway safety.
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Camp River Dubois: An Important Lewis and Clark Launch Site
An unassuming spot near St. Louis is where a monumental historic expedition began.
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How a Fight for Independence Helped Create the Santa Fe Trail
In ‘This Week in History,’ a priest calls for independence, America buys Louisiana, and a timely meeting leads a trader to a historic path.
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Theodore M. Davis: America’s Most Important Egyptologist
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ a wealthy New York businessman ventures to Luxor’s Valley of the Kings and makes incredible discoveries.
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Lou Gehrig: ‘The Luckiest Man on the Face of the Earth’
In this installment of “When Character Counted,” we spend some time with the “Iron Horse,” whose gemstone virtues extended beyond the baseball diamond.
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Benjamin Clark: The Hero Chef of 9/11
The former marine helped lead hundreds of people from his company’s offices in the South Tower to safety.
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What Makes America a Singular Place on Earth
Through my travels, I got to see what the world appreciates about American values. It made me love this country even more.
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Building Hope: The Ohio Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphans’ Home
What started as a place to house children displaced by the Civil War became a legacy of hope for many who walked through its doors.
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Walter Lantz and a Woodpecker’s ‘ha-ha-ha-HA-ha’ Laugh
The creation of Woody Woodpecker gave the world enjoyment in animated comedy.
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More Than Just Names: The Pilgrims and the First Thanksgiving
Despite intense suffering and hardship in their new home, the Pilgrims gathered together in gratitude.
|
Stacked Arms and a Final Salute
In this installment of “When Character Counts,” we meet a man who understood and practiced the virtues and obligations of citizenship, even at personal cost.
|
How an Insurance Company and Radio Host Created the Grand Ole Opry
In ‘This Week in History,’ a young insurance salesman believed the future of sales was in radio, and his actions resulted in an American institution.
|
The Grand Ole Opry’s Centennial Celebration
The historic show celebrates its 100th birthday by releasing the ‘Country’s Greatest Songs’ album.
|
Panaca Coal Kilns: Remnants of a Past Industry
In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we visit the stacked stone, beehive-shaped structures once used during the West’s mining boom.
|
Luke Combs Unveils ‘Days Like These’
New music gives fans a glimpse into the country singer’s upcoming album.
|
‘Kindness Is Contagious’: Fifth-Graders Embody Holiday Spirit Through ‘Secret Santa’ Initiative To Donate to the Vulnerable
Students at a Phoenix, Arizona, classroom experience the joys of giving and embodying the holiday spirit.
|
Leonarde Keeler: In Search of Deception
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ a young adventurer’s illness leads him to the police department and ultimately the development of the polygraph.
|
Three Perfect Songs for Thanksgiving
Country music about family, abundance, and faith can round out the holiday’s family festivities.
|
Granville Woods: The Inventive Power Behind the Rails
This inventor held innovative patents for electrical systems to improve railway safety.
|
Camp River Dubois: An Important Lewis and Clark Launch Site
An unassuming spot near St. Louis is where a monumental historic expedition began.
|
How a Fight for Independence Helped Create the Santa Fe Trail
In ‘This Week in History,’ a priest calls for independence, America buys Louisiana, and a timely meeting leads a trader to a historic path.
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Theodore M. Davis: America’s Most Important Egyptologist
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ a wealthy New York businessman ventures to Luxor’s Valley of the Kings and makes incredible discoveries.
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Lou Gehrig: ‘The Luckiest Man on the Face of the Earth’
In this installment of “When Character Counted,” we spend some time with the “Iron Horse,” whose gemstone virtues extended beyond the baseball diamond.
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Benjamin Clark: The Hero Chef of 9/11
The former marine helped lead hundreds of people from his company’s offices in the South Tower to safety.
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What Makes America a Singular Place on Earth
Through my travels, I got to see what the world appreciates about American values. It made me love this country even more.
|
Building Hope: The Ohio Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphans’ Home
What started as a place to house children displaced by the Civil War became a legacy of hope for many who walked through its doors.
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Walter Lantz and a Woodpecker’s ‘ha-ha-ha-HA-ha’ Laugh
The creation of Woody Woodpecker gave the world enjoyment in animated comedy.
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