Ceremony In San Francisco Marks The 75th Anniversary Of The Bataan Death March
The Bataan Death March in the Philippines is an oft forgotten part of World War II history, but survivors and advocates are working to change that.
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At Versailles Palace, An American Looks For Clues To Family History
Maureen Hargrave's aunt and uncle were married at Versailles in 1944. "She's piecing together family history, and I'm piecing together the history of a very special moment," says the palace archivist.
During World War I, U.S. Government Propaganda Erased German Culture
As the U.S. entered World War I, German culture was erased as the government promoted the unpopular war through anti-German propaganda. This backlash culminated in the lynching of a German immigrant.
In WWI Trenches, Instant Coffee Gave Troops A Much-Needed Boost
One hundred years ago today, the U.S. entered World War I. American GIs marched into battle armed with one important — and then still-novel — item to give them a jolt of energy and raise morale.
Lynching Of Robert Prager Underlined Anti-German Sentiment During World War I
It became dangerous to be German in the U.S. after the country entered World War I. But it was fatal for Robert Prager. The immigrant was lynched in the town of Collinsville, Ill. It's a story people in the St. Louis suburb didn't talk about for years, but today it's on display at a local museum.
At A Hefty Cost, World War I Made The U.S. A Major Military Power
The U.S. was a reluctant entrant into World War I. But when America joined the battle 100 years ago, on April 6, 1917, it transformed a small military in a major international force almost overnight.
The Unsung Equestrian Heroes Of World War I And The Plot To Poison Them
April 6 marks 100 years since the U.S. entered World War I. Years before, the U.S. supported the effort by sending over thousands of horses — who were so important that Germans plotted to kill them.
Cokie Roberts Answers Your Questions About Party Infighting
As part of the #AskCokie segment, commentator Cokie Roberts answers listener questions about the history of presidents who have had to battle with their own party to get things done.
'Hemingway Didn't Say That' (And Neither Did Twain Or Kafka)
There are tons of quotes from famous people out there — and a lot of them are just plain wrong. Author Garson O'Toole has dedicated himself to setting the record straight.
50 Years Ago, MLK Delivers A Speech With Dark Vision Of The World
In 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King delivered one of his most politically charged speeches. In "Beyond Vietnam," he not only condemns the Vietnam War, but also compares American tactics to those of Nazis.