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This Week in History: Mar 20-26, 2023

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This Week in Historyby Dianne Hermann“History is a vast early warning system.” Norman CousinsMar 20-26, 2023 March 201816 - The U.S. Supreme Court affirms its right to review state court decisions in Martin v Hunter’s...

This Week in History: Mar 13-19, 2023

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This Week in Historyby Dianne Hermann“History is a vast early warning system.” Norman CousinsMar 13-19, 2023 March 131868 - The Senate begins President Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial. The Senate failed by one vote to impeach...

This Week in History: Mar 6-12, 2023

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This Week in Historyby Dianne Hermann“History is a vast early warning system.” Norman CousinsMar 6-12, 2023 March 61831 - Edgar Allan Poe is removed from West Point Military Academy after seven months. Poe was court-martialed...

Waco Massacre and the FBI – 30 years ago

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David Koresh wasn’t even his real name. Born Vernon Wayne Howell in Houston, Texas, to a 15-year-old unwed mother, he was raised by his grandparents. Vernon was given the nickname “Mr. Retardo” in school...

This Week in History: Feb 27-Mar 5, 2023

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This Week in Historyby Dianne Hermann“History is a vast early warning system.” Norman CousinsFeb 27-Mar 5, 2023 February 271813 - Congress authorizes the use of steamboats to transport mail.1922 - The Supreme Court unanimously upholds...

This Week in History: Feb 20-26, 2023

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This Week in Historyby Dianne Hermann“History is a vast early warning system.” Norman CousinsFeb 20-26, 2023 February 201792 - The U.S. postal service is created. Postage cost 6 cents to 12 cents depending on the...

This Week in History: Feb 13-19, 2023

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This Week in Historyby Dianne Hermann“History is a vast early warning system.” Norman CousinsFeb 13-19, 2023 February 131795 - The University of North Carolina opens, becoming the first state university in the U.S.1866 - Jesse...

Kansas City vs. Philadelphia: Which One Wins Based on the Murder Rate?

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The Super Bowl on February 12th between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles is played only between the football teams. But what if they competed in a different game? What if we...

This Week in History: Feb 6-12, 2023

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This Week in Historyby Dianne Hermann“History is a vast early warning system.” Norman CousinsFeb 6-12, 2023 February 61693 - A royal charter is granted for the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. It...

This Week in History: Jan 30-Feb 5, 2023

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This Week in Historyby Dianne Hermann“History is a vast early warning system.” Norman CousinsJan 30-Feb 5, 2023 January 301798 - The first brawl in the House of Representatives takes place when Congressmen Matthew Lyon and...