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History of the Gettysburg Address

Abraham Lincoln’s most remembered speech

8h ago

History of the Gettysburg Address

8h ago

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History of Sadie Hawkins Day

The comic strip that inspired a dance

Nov 13

History of Sadie Hawkins Day

Nov 13

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History of St. Martin’s Day

That Significant Saint

Nov 11

History of St. Martin’s Day

Nov 11

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Veterans Day: How it Differs from Memorial Day

As we celebrate Veterans Day, we express gratitude for those who have served in the Armed Services. Its roots go back to World War I and…

Nov 11

Veterans Day: How it Differs from Memorial Day

Nov 11

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History of Veterans Day

Lest We Forget

Nov 8

History of Veterans Day

Nov 8

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History of Guy Fawkes Night

How Gunpowder Mixed with Parliament

Nov 6

History of Guy Fawkes Night

Nov 6

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History of Election Day

Why we Vote on a Tuesday in November

Nov 4

History of Election Day

Nov 4

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Science of Daylight Saving Time — Fall Back

First Sunday of November

Nov 3

Science of Daylight Saving Time — Fall Back

Nov 3

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History of All Souls Day: Day of the Dead

How are they related?

Nov 3

History of All Souls Day: Day of the Dead

Nov 3

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Halloween: the Sacred and the Secular

Is it Pagan or Christian?

Oct 30

Halloween: the Sacred and the Secular

Oct 30

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Writer, historian, technologist. Former Silicon Valley tech exec. Author of fascinating articles on history, tech, pop culture, & travel. https://billpetro.com

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