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Miranda Lambert: Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame New Inductee
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Singer Miranda Lambert thanks her father for inspiring her love of country music.
John Barry: Father of the American Navy
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John Barry: Father of the American Navy

From merchant activities in the West Indies to heading naval battles during the American Revolution, Barry has rightfully earned this unofficial title.
How the Country Finally Harnessed the Power of the Colorado River
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White House Hostesses Who Boosted America
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Dolley Madison, Grace Coolidge, and Jacqueline Kennedy are among the women who left marks on both politics and American culture.
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The Determined Dr. Blackwell

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Miranda Lambert: Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame New Inductee
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Miranda Lambert: Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame New Inductee

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John Barry: Father of the American Navy
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Walker Larson

John Barry: Father of the American Navy

From merchant activities in the West Indies to heading naval battles during the American Revolution, Barry has rightfully earned this unofficial title.