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In ‘This Week in History,’ the Royal Blue Line set the standard for the American train industry, even into its final run.

Alfred Jackson: From an Enslaved Man to Tour Guide
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Alfred Jackson: From an Enslaved Man to Tour Guide

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we step onto Andrew Jackson’s Nashville estate and into the home of lesser-known yet remarkable man.

Lady Washington
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Lady Washington

This installment of ‘When Character Counted’ focuses on First Lady Martha Washington, who sacrificed her longing for a private life to help shape a new nation.

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