Top Ten Worst Cases of Wrongful Convictions in the US
The justice system is meant to protect the innocent and punish the guilty, at least on paper. Ulterior motives can
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The Road to World Power: The Spanish-American War
The Spanish-American War of 1898 was pivotal in launching the United States into recognition as a Great Power. Following the
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The Interesting Tale of Harmen Meyndertsz Van Den Bogaert
In 1626 Daniel Van Crieckenbeeck, a captain at Fort Orange on the Hudson River, disobeyed orders to stay out of
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Forgotten Crimes – The Amazon Rubber Boom
Part of The Forgotten Crimes Series The horrendous atrocities that were unleashed on the Indian people of the Amazon during
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The Top Ten Richest Americans In History
With its strong tradition of individualism and free-market competition, the U.S has produced some of the richest individuals in history.
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James Otis – The Forgotten Founding Father
When it comes to the American Revolution, such names as Washington, Jefferson, and Franklin are recognized the world over. Mention
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Infographic: US Independence Day
On the 4th of July 1776, the Congress of a nascent colonial republic formally approved a declaration of its independence from the
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Analysis: Why is Latin America poor but the US rich?
On July 4 of 1776, some 13 upstart settler colonies declared their independence from the British Empire, adopting a form
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13 Infamous US Criminals and Their Last Words
They’re bad and by far the worst example of human beings one can imagine. They’re the real boogiemen, waiting in
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10 Most Shocking Moments In US Presidential Elections
Admittedly, American presidential elections are a mishmash of mudslinging contests, orchestrated character assassination, pulling out age-old skeletons from the closet,
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