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The 1859 “Pig War,” between the United States and Britain, is known for being a war in which the only casualty was a pig. It all started with an unclear boundary determination off the coast of Washington state. An 1846 … Continue reading
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On 10 March 1916, American newspaper coverage of the war raging in Europe was interrupted by headlines screaming of an attack much closer to home: the day before, Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa had led an attack on Columbus, New Mexico, … Continue reading
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The American Revolution wasn’t the only war fought in the late 18th-century United States—a violent conflict between Pennsylvania and Connecticut settlers in the years before and after the Revolution comprised what was known as the Yankee-Pennamite “War.” It all began … Continue reading
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Arguably the most famous Alcatraz inmate, Alphonse Capone began as a promising student with a penchant for breaking the rules at his strict Catholic school. At age fourteen he was expelled after hitting his female teacher in the face. Capone started … Continue reading
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On 21 March 1963, the doors of the infamous Alcatraz prison closed. Known for its harsh rules and reputation for being inescapable, Alcatraz is also famous for its inmates. Perhaps the best-known of these inmates were Al “Scarface” Capone and … Continue reading