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80 Years Ago, the Soviets Occupied Japan’s Northern Territories – With US Support
Four months later, with this massive military assistance from the U.S., the Soviet Union landed on the Kuril Islands, ...
Native Americans and the Civil War in Arkansas: Both Albert Pike and Stand Watie served prominent roles
The Civil War must have been a confusing time for Native Americans. Pushed from the east and relegated to Indian Territory, ...
The World from PRX3d
A novelist writes about his family’s opposing sides in the Spanish Civil War
The Spanish Civil War was a conflict that pitted the Republican government against Spanish Nationalists led by General Francisco Franco from 1936-1939. Families were torn apart as people took sides.
New comic book tells tale of Civil War’s first Black Medal of Honor recipient
Sgt. William Carney, whose Civil War heroism was portrayed by Denzel Washington in the movie "Glory," will get his own comic ...
Southern Poverty Law Center4dOpinion
Part II: The Contemporary Landscape
What we think of today as the Confederate flag remains a symbol of white supremacy and antigovernment ideology.
The Diplomat5dOpinion
This Is How Washington Loses the Pacific Islands
The U.S. is harming Pacific Islanders, destroying its relationships in the region, and letting China win the competition for ...
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The Most Devastating Confrontation in US Navy History - Battle of Savo Island
Japan launched a surprise night attack at Guadalcanal, as Admiral Mikawa’s fleet raced to crush the Allied invasion—igniting ...