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Mississippi reveals its full history for America’s anniversary year, a contrast to federal efforts

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JACKSON, Miss. — The glass panels of the Lynching Victims Monolith are simple, etched with the names of more than 600 victims of documented racial killings in Mississippi, along with the attackers’ motives. One man, Malcolm Wright, was beaten to death in front of his family in 1949. His offense? “Hogging the road.” Further research … Read more

Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — There are faster ways to get from Chicago to Los Angeles, but none have the allure or cultural cachet of Route 66. To John Steinbeck, it was the Mother Road that led poor farmers from Dust Bowl desperation to sunny California. To Native Americans along the route, it was an economic boon … Read more

Eight states, three time zones and a ton of history: Take a trip down Route 66 as it turns 100

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — If you’ve ever planned to motor west and take the highway that’s the best, this might be time: Route 66 turns 100 this year. The Mother Road, as author John Steinbeck dubbed it, has evolved over the years from an escape for poor farmers fleeing the devastating dust storms of the 1930s … Read more

Mudlarking: Searching for pieces of history on the banks of the River Thames

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Mudlarking: Searching for pieces of history on the banks of the River Thames – CBS News Watch CBS News When the tide goes out, centuries of hidden treasures are revealed on the banks of the River Thames in London. Tina Kraus reports on the “mudlarks” who search the banks for pieces of the past. Source … Read more

Top cops out: The Attorney General firings and forced exits that made history

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Attorney General Pam Bondi’s departure last week was the latest in a series of high-profile firings or resignations of America’s top law enforcement officer, from a key Watergate figure to a well-respected attorney whose differences with the president became irreconcilable. Former President George Washington appointed Founding Father … Read more

From a ballroom to the dollar bill, Trump is making his mark on history

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Long before he became president, Donald Trump had a history of putting his name on things – hotels, casinos, golf courses, bottled water. Now, 14 months into Mr. Trump’s second term, his penchant for self-promotion appears to know no bounds, as his name is being affixed to entities big and small, from the Trump-Kennedy Center … Read more