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Articles with keyword "U.S. history"

Silhouette of George Washington

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How to Be Presidential

By Edward G. Lengel

George Washington was not born a leader but he carefully made himself into one.

<em>The Apotheosis of Washington</em>

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The Other Jefferson Davis

By Guy Gugliotta

The U.S. Capitol, as we know it today, would never have existed without Jefferson Davis.

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Gangs of Baltimore

By Martin Ford

Election season in a city controlled by nativist hoodlums.

Last call: Detroit liquor store

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Going Dry

By Michael A. Lerner

The Coming of Prohibition