One hundred years ago today, Clara Barton died, leaving behind an enormous humanitarian legacy.
Civil War
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Civil War veteran Alvin C. Smith was recently eulogized at a graveside ceremony, more than 60 years after his death.
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Frederick Douglass celebrated his birthday on Valentine’s Day. Two centuries after he was born, we’re looking at his early years fighting for the abolition of slavery. Think of a cause …
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Annie Edson Taylor’s desire for fame and fortune sent her over Niagara Falls in a barrel…
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