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America’s Hypocritical National Motto
America’s Hypocritical National Motto
The Bill of Rights is the core philosophy of the United States of America. It guarantees certain fundamental rights and civil liberties…
William Saint Val
Aug 4
Britain captures Gibraltar|320-year Occupation of Spain
Britain captures Gibraltar|320-year Occupation of Spain
Over three centuries ago, Britain captured a piece of Spain’s territory that it still possesses to this day.
William Saint Val
Aug 4
John F. Kennedy’s Critique of the British Military | Why England Slept
John F. Kennedy’s Critique of the British Military | Why England Slept
On August 1, 1940, a young Harvard student named John F. Kennedy published a book that would not only become a bestseller but also serve as…
William Saint Val
Aug 2
The Presidents of The United States: Things You Might Not Have Known
The Presidents of The United States: Things You Might Not Have Known
From obscure trivia to surprising personal details, how well do you know the presidents of the United States of America?
William Saint Val
Jul 20
Presidential assassinations and failed attempts
Presidential assassinations and failed attempts
Since America threw off the yoke of monarchical rule and adopted a democratic system, there have been dozens of plots or rumors of plots…
William Saint Val
Jul 14
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The Former Confederate States’ and the Trauma of Losing The Civil War
The Former Confederate States’ and the Trauma of Losing The Civil War
In the aftermath of the American Civil War, a deep psychological response took hold of a defeated people, a legacy that is still being…
William Saint Val
Nov 22, 2023
On this day in history, this small island was the first to recognize the United States as a country
On this day in history, this small island was the first to recognize the United States as a country
When a group of people, united by a common identity or purpose, decides they have the right to self-determination and declares themselves a…
William Saint Val
Nov 16, 2023
This Day in History: The first federal holiday for a black person was signed into law
This Day in History: The first federal holiday for a black person was signed into law
November 2
William Saint Val
Nov 3, 2023
The American Gangster lived a violent life, but did you know that many of them had a quiet end?
The American Gangster lived a violent life, but did you know that many of them had a quiet end?
Not for lack of trying by rivals, but instead of violence, a surprising number of gangsters died from the number one cause of death among…
William Saint Val
Oct 10, 2023
Things You Might Not Have Known about the Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Things You Might Not Have Known about the Signers of the Declaration of Independence
If these men’s actions were to be evaluated under today’s laws, they would be considered seditious and would be labeled as…
William Saint Val
Oct 9, 2023
Idiots with power and the danger they pose to society
Idiots with power and the danger they pose to society
Stupidity, though often dismissed as a benign flaw, has time and again proven to be a destructive force when coupled with authority.
William Saint Val
Sep 21, 2023
The Common Misunderstandings of the U.S. Constitution
The Common Misunderstandings of the U.S. Constitution
Beyond the myths: understanding the true meaning of the U.S. Constitution
William Saint Val
Sep 20, 2023
This Day in History: The Issue of Black Progress in a Post-Civil War America
This Day in History: The Issue of Black Progress in a Post-Civil War America
The Atlanta Compromise
William Saint Val
Sep 19, 2023
The Economic Paradox: Wealth Amidst Poverty in the Pre-Civil War South
The Economic Paradox: Wealth Amidst Poverty in the Pre-Civil War South
The war between the Union and the Confederacy was a war between economies
William Saint Val
Sep 18, 2023
This Day in History: Largest Union Surrender of the American Civil War
This Day in History: Largest Union Surrender of the American Civil War
As the war between the Union and the Confederacy dragged on, each fueled by their deeply held beliefs and ideologies, it became clear that…
William Saint Val
Sep 18, 2023
Dancing in the Garden of Love and Crime: The American Villains
Dancing in the Garden of Love and Crime: The American Villains
The Great Depression Lovers, Bonnie and Clyde
William Saint Val
Sep 17, 2023
The Invasion of America during World War II
The Invasion of America during World War II
The last time American soldiers died defending America on American soil
William Saint Val
Sep 16, 2023
This Day in History: “Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee”: Ali’s Triumphant Return
This Day in History: “Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee”: Ali’s Triumphant Return
Muhammad Ali’s G.O.A.T. Moment
William Saint Val
Sep 15, 2023
The American National Anthem | From a Drinking Song to a Symbol of Patriotism
The American National Anthem | From a Drinking Song to a Symbol of Patriotism
Over the course of its history, the United States of America have established a rich cultural heritage with iconic symbols and traditions.
William Saint Val
Sep 15, 2023
The Day Slavery was Justified in America | The Dred Scott Decision
The Day Slavery was Justified in America | The Dred Scott Decision
Some Supreme Court decisions can be understood within the context of the era. Still, regardless of the times, as human beings, it’s hard to…
William Saint Val
Sep 15, 2023
A Pivotal Moment in American Civil Rights Movement | Bloody Sunday
A Pivotal Moment in American Civil Rights Movement | Bloody Sunday
On this day, March 7th, 1965, a pivotal moment in the American Civil Rights Movement occurred. Known as “Bloody Sunday,” Alabama state…
William Saint Val
Sep 15, 2023
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