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It was November of 1943. The Second World War was in its fourth year. American troops, who had joined the struggle just a year earlier, had acquitted themselves well. Fighting with their allies on the battlefields of North Africa and Italy, they had driven the Nazis back and liberated countries….
Read moreThe Blue Ridge Parkway follows the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains through the states of North Carolina and Virginia. It is regularly ranked as one of the top scenic drives in the United States. Running for 469 miles, the Parkway is roughly the same distance from beginning to end…
Read moreJust after 4:00 in the morning of April 15th, 1865 two men appeared on horseback at the home of Dr. Samuel Mudd near present day Waldorf, Maryland. One man was suffering a broken leg and needed help. Dr. Mudd helped the injured man into his house, cut away his boot…
Read moreSo this dweeby-looking guy interrupts us, says he knows exactly what Jefferson would do. He’s got on big square glasses and red suspenders. Apparently, he’s an employee of Monticello, or anyway that’s what his name badge says. His name is Clive. I say, “All right, Clive. You tell us what…
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