A Nebraska Town Played Host to 6 Million GIs During WWII
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Jeff Minick

A Nebraska Town Played Host to 6 Million GIs During WWII

The North Platte residents were wonder-workers of a railroad town, bringing comfort and cheer to young men on their way to war. It started on Christmas night.
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250 Years Ago, Part 2: The First Continental Congress and the Suffolk Resolves
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250 Years Ago, Part 2: The First Continental Congress and the Suffolk Resolves

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How Fears of Espionage Created Untenable US-Hungarian Relations
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In ‘This Week in History,’ Hungarian communists arrest numerous Americans, conduct show trials, and push US diplomatic relations to the breaking point.
Aristotle’s 3 Main Influences on America’s Founding Fathers
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Aristotle’s 3 Main Influences on America’s Founding Fathers

The Founding Fathers agreed with a number of Aristotle’s ideas, including the notion that a government should help secure its citizens’ happiness.

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A Nebraska Town Played Host to 6 Million GIs During WWII
American Essence| By
Jeff Minick

A Nebraska Town Played Host to 6 Million GIs During WWII

The North Platte residents were wonder-workers of a railroad town, bringing comfort and cheer to young men on their way to war. It started on Christmas night.
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Dustin Bass

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Award-winning sculptor Craig Campobella discusses his beginnings, the importance of honest criticism, and why he chooses to create certain pieces.
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250 Years Ago, Part 2: The First Continental Congress and the Suffolk Resolves
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