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Abraham Lincoln's Birthday

Abraham Lincoln, Sixteenth President of the United States

"With malice toward none, with charity for all...." On February 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln was born in Hardin Co., Kentucky.

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American History Timeline 1651-1675

Monday February 8, 2010
Find out what happened during the years 1651-1675 in America's past with this American History timeline. This was a time of conflict between the English and the Dutch. King Philip's War began. Massachusetts Bay Colony was asserting its independence. Read more about the fascinating events that occurred during this formative time in America's past.

End of the Spanish-American War

Saturday February 6, 2010
February 6, 1899, marked the end of the Spanish-American War. Follow the link to learn the essential facts of the conflict between the United States and Spain over Spanish policies in Cuba.

American History Timeline 1626-1650

Wednesday February 3, 2010

Find out what happened during the years 1626-1650 in America's past with this American History timeline. This was a time of great colonial activity amongst the English and the Dutch. New colonies were forming, and the seeds of future American independence and governance were being sown.

Celebrating African-American History

Monday February 1, 2010

During the month of February, we focus on the importance of African-Americans in the history and culture of the United States. We'll begin by looking at three fascinating African-Americans: an abolitionist, a Civil Rights leader, and a President.

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Abraham Lincoln, The Great Emancipator

Lincoln is one of those rare figures who becomes more interesting the more you learn about him. More >

The US Occupation of Haiti

Responding to near-anarchy in the Republic of Haiti, the United States occupied the nation from 1915 to 1934. More >

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