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November 14, 1970
7:36 PM
Advocating Buncombe
Another word that entered the American lexicon by way of politics.
Duesenberg-Milton Land Speed Record Car
Originally posted on Old Machine Press:
By William Pearce After winning the Elgin National Road Race, held in Elgin, Illinois on 23 August 1919, Duesenberg race car driver Tommy Milton began to focus on one of his top goals: establishing a new land speed record at Dayton Beach, Florida. The current record was held by…
Grains of Truth- The 1940 Democratic Convention
Brews and Peruse: Examination of a historical document while drinking a craft beer. Consisting of three essential components: 1) The Document: Speeches of the 1940 Democratic Convention including Eleanor Roosevelt’s Address- Many people believe Franklin Roosevelt’s actions in acquiring the nomination were later justified when the U.S. entered World War II. However, political deception is…
When Did Passenger Trains Begin to Run between New York City and Montreal?
Originally posted on PenneyVanderbilt:
It all started out with a question from a reader wondering if there was a railroad that went from New York City to Montreal circa 1855? He had some of John Stover’s books and with maps that show a line going from NYC to the Canadian border as early as 1850. …
The More noble..the more humble
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Semi-Pro Football
Hollywood Bears Charleston Rockets (www.oldestlivingprofootball.com) (www.logoserver.com) A couple gifts for a Sunday. A little history on two stadiums with important…
Capital Stories… William F. Cody
“Good Security”
A Post About Clio
Though often unrecognized, history constantly brushes against us. It is present in all the places we visit, in houses we walk past, and the roads on which we drive. Stored in libraries and archives the world over, these histories link people to place, but they are not easily accessible. Wireless devices allow us to access…
History Present 