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Radiation Exposure Linked to Cancer Deaths Following 1945 Atomic Bombings
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Radiation Exposure Linked to Cancer Deaths Following 1945 Atomic Bombings

National Library Board of Singapore Celebrates Donors and Contributions to Cultural Heritage
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National Library Board of Singapore Celebrates Donors and Contributions to Cultural Heritage

Uncertainty Surrounds Burials in Wilson's Historic Vick Cemetery
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Uncertainty Surrounds Burials in Wilson's Historic Vick Cemetery

100 years ago this Halloween, Houdini could not escape his death in Detroit
Detroit Free PressDetroit Free Press

100 years ago this Halloween, Houdini could not escape his death in Detroit

What was happening in Memphis history on Oct. 25? Take a look back
The Commercial AppealThe Commercial Appeal

What was happening in Memphis history on Oct. 25? Take a look back

This Week In History comes to you head in hand with an Ohio Village tradition
The Columbus DispatchThe Columbus Dispatch

This Week In History comes to you head in hand with an Ohio Village tradition

From the archives: A downtown Wilmington center celebrates anniversary
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From the archives: A downtown Wilmington center celebrates anniversary

U.S. Japantowns Preserve Japanese-American Heritage Amidst Historical Challenges
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U.S. Japantowns Preserve Japanese-American Heritage Amidst Historical Challenges

William Henry Jackson's Iconic Photography and Art Legacy Highlighted
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William Henry Jackson's Iconic Photography and Art Legacy Highlighted

North Little Rock Heritage Center Museum Unveils Exhibit on City's 'Dogtown' History
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North Little Rock Heritage Center Museum Unveils Exhibit on City's 'Dogtown' History

Andrew Carnegie's Philanthropic Legacy Debated Amidst Exploitation Claims
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Andrew Carnegie's Philanthropic Legacy Debated Amidst Exploitation Claims

Spooky tales of Cincinnati history to get you in the Halloween spirit
Cincinnati EnquirerCincinnati Enquirer

Spooky tales of Cincinnati history to get you in the Halloween spirit

John Jay's Pivotal Role in Early American History as Diplomat, Spymaster, and First Chief Justice
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John Jay's Pivotal Role in Early American History as Diplomat, Spymaster, and First Chief Justice

Vick Cemetery Records Remain Elusive, Hindering Burial Identification Efforts
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Vick Cemetery Records Remain Elusive, Hindering Burial Identification Efforts

John Chapman's 22-Year Role in Organizing New York's Cycling Race
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John Chapman's 22-Year Role in Organizing New York's Cycling Race

National Archives and Records Administration's Role in Preserving First Ladies' Legacies Highlighted in New Book
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National Archives and Records Administration's Role in Preserving First Ladies' Legacies Highlighted in New Book

Inside the $20.8 Million Project Built to Honor John F. Kennedy
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Inside the $20.8 Million Project Built to Honor John F. Kennedy

Why a Federal Judge Ruled Cox's Dismissal Illegal in 1973
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Why a Federal Judge Ruled Cox's Dismissal Illegal in 1973

From Twin Otters to Boeing 737s: Wien's Diverse Alaskan Fleet
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From Twin Otters to Boeing 737s: Wien's Diverse Alaskan Fleet

The Weather and Bison That Threatened America's Telegraph Lines
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The Weather and Bison That Threatened America's Telegraph Lines