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Quote of the Day by Walt Whitman: ‘If you want to know where your heart is…’ - a reflection on wandering thoughts, emotional desire, relationships and the hidden things that continue to occupy our minds, from the poet behind Leaves of GrassQuote of the Day: Walt Whitman's quote connects wandering thoughts to the heart's deepest affections. His life experiences shaped his signi...- Trump's third term possible? Chinese-Canadian professor Jiang Xueqin’s startling predictions for America’s next 30 years, including a civil war, balkanization and a ‘Christian AI theocracy’Professor Jiang Xueqin predicts that Donald Trump may secure a third presidential term in the U.S. He warns of possible civil unrest and th...
- Quote of the day by George Washington Carver, 'Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom' offers timeless lesson on purpose, philosophy, wisdom, success, focus, ambition, productivity, personal growthQuote of the day by George Washington Carver remains powerful because freedom and education are deeply connected. Knowledge gives people gr...
- US debt hits $40 trillion. Here’s how Washington has tackled funding crises beforeAmerica has historically faced significant debt challenges and devised new funding methods. During the Civil War, new buyers were created f...
- Quote of the day by Denzel Washington: "Put your slippers way under the bed tonight so that when you wake up tomorrow..." — Malcom X, Training Day actor's powerful message on faith, gratitude and humilityDenzel Washington, during his inspirational 2015 commencement address at Dillard University, shared a thoughtful morning ritual of placing ...
- Quote of the day by Abraham Lincoln: 'The best way to destroy an enemy is to make...' Powerful life lessons on dealing with people who hurt you and choosing a smarter way to respondQuote of the day by Abraham Lincoln: 'The best way to destroy an enemy is to make him a friend.' Abraham Lincoln is often associated with t...
- In 1856, a 23-year-old widow became America’s first female private detective. Five years later, she helped protect former US president Abraham LincolnKate Warne became America's first female private detective in 1856. She successfully infiltrated criminal circles using various disguises. ...
- In 1863, an American actress went behind enemy lines as a union spy. Her mission ended with a death sentenceIn a remarkable twist during the Civil War, actress Pauline Cushman accepted a role to toast Jefferson Davis, cleverly disguising her true ...
- In 1866, a woman disguised herself as man to join US Army. A routine medical examination eventually exposed her secretCathay Williams made history by serving nearly two years in the US Army while disguised as a male soldier named William Cathay. Her success...
- Spanish explorer who became the first European to cross the Mississippi River brought 13 pigs from Cuba to Tampa Bay in 1539. Three years later, his herd had grown to 700, and its spread helped turn America into a pork-producing giantHernando de Soto's arrival in Florida in 1539 marked the beginning of a revolution in agriculture as he brought along thirteen pigs. These ...
- In 1848, a carpenter spotted a shiny rock in California. What followed changed the course of American history foreverJames Marshall’s discovery of gold in California in 1848 triggered a massive Gold Rush that changed the state and influenced the course of ...
- Abandoned since 1989, American buys Spanish village for $363,000 as he plans $7 million tourism revival with 44 homes, church, school and barAbandoned since 1989, Spain’s Salto de Castro village has a new owner after American Jason Lee Beckwith bought the historic settlement for ...
- Abraham Lincoln died in 1865, but many say America’s 16th president never really left the White HouseMore than 160 years have passed since Abraham Lincoln's assassination, yet ghost stories related to him continue to thrive. Both visitors a...
- The next war nobody wants: Can Israel and Turkey avoid a conflict?Israel's recent strike on Syria's Abu al-Duhur airbase signals a new dangerous front. The underlying contest involves shaping Syria's futur...
- In 1856, a 23-Year-old widow became America’s first female detective. Years later, she helped save former US president Abraham Lincoln’s lifeKate Warne became America's first female detective in 1856. She proved her skills investigating a major theft for the Adams Express Company...
- In 1850, a widowed mother moved to Colorado and claimed a homestead. 15 years later, she was helping build one of the state's first communities where women could voteAdeline Hornbek, a Massachusetts native, became a successful Colorado rancher. She faced significant loss, including her husband and a deva...
- Quote of the day by Ulysses S. Grant: 'In every battle there comes a time when both sides consider themselves...' - motivational quote by the 18th president of the US teaches life lessons on winning, why persistence matters when you feel defeated and why giving up may be the a mistake in a fightQuote of the day by Ulysses S. Grant: Ulysses S. Grant's quote highlights persistence during difficult battles. He believed continuing the ...
- Trump wants America to vote like India. But will Indian model work?President Donald Trump has cited India’s election system as an example for the US while pushing for stricter voter identification and citiz...
- In 1862, Abraham Lincoln signed a law that gave Americans a chance to claim 160 acres of free land. What happened next transformed the American West foreverIn 1862, President Abraham Lincoln enacted the Homestead Act, granting land to settlers eager to populate the West. This initiative allowed...
- In 1995, at age 74, she was named California’s Woman of the Year. At age 86, she became a permanent NPS employee, carrying memories of Amelia Earhart's tragic loss and the 1944 Port Chicago disasterBetty Reid Soskin lived through some of America’s defining moments, remembering Amelia Earhart’s tragic disappearance and the 1944 Port Chi...
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