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Vietnam War - A History of the Vietnam War Created: Thursday, July 12, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 25, 2012
The Vietnam War (1959-1975) was the prolonged struggle between nationalist forces attempting to unify the country of Vietnam under a communist government and the United States (with the aid of the ...
History of the Swastika Created: Tuesday, March 02, 2004 Updated: Friday, May 25, 2012
The history of the swastika spans 3,000 years. Does this symbol represent good or evil?
Sterilization in Nazi Germany Created: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 Updated: Friday, May 25, 2012
Six months after Hitler became Chancellor of Germany, the first German compulsory sterilization law was created. Why did the Nazis do this and who did they sterilize?
Hitler - A Biography of Nazi Leader Adolf Hitler Created: Monday, April 26, 2004 Updated: Friday, May 25, 2012
Known as one of the most evil people in history, Adolf Hitler was responsible for World War II and the Holocaust. Learn more about Hitler through this biography.
Ancestry of Adolf Hitler Created: Thursday, April 26, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 25, 2012
The name of Hitler provokes intense emotions. But what if Adolf Hitler had really been named Adolf Schicklgruber? It was closer than you think.
Annie Oakley Created: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 25, 2012
Annie Oakley, a sharpshooter, wowed audiences of Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show with theatrical antics that showed off her amazing precision and skill. Perhaps her most famous stunt was shootin...
Helen Keller Created: Thursday, May 17, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 25, 2012
Helen Keller was just like any other young child until she came down with a nearly fatal disease at the age of 19 months. Although she survived the illness, it left her both deaf and blind. She was...
Cabbage Patch Kids History Created: Thursday, May 24, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 24, 2012
In 1983, thousands of people across the U.S. stood in lines, camped outside, or even physically fought to get their hands on a Cabbage Patch Kids doll. What is a Cabbage Patch Kids doll and how did...
1980s Timeline - History Timeline of the 1980s Created: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 Updated: Thursday, May 24, 2012
A detailed history timeline of the 1980s, from 1980 to 1989.
Overview of WWI Video Created: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
World War I, or The Great War, was fought between 1914 and 1918, with serious repercussions for the whole world. Learn about this brutal and wide-spread war in this history video from About.com.
1970s Timeline - History Timeline of the 1970s Created: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 Updated: Monday, May 21, 2012
A detailed history timeline of the 1970s, from 1970 to 1979.
Major Battles of WWII: Pacific Theater Video Created: Thursday, May 10, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
WWII's Pacific Theater presented one of the most challenging fronts in American warfare history. In this history video from About.com, get an overview of the four most important battles during Worl...
Profile of Nikola Tesla Video Created: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
Nikola Tesla was one of America's greatest inventors. Tesla worked along side Thomas Edison, who later became Tesla's rival in the War of Currents. This video from About.com will give a brief overv...
J. K. Rowling - A Biography of Author J. K. Rowling Created: Thursday, July 19, 2007 Updated: Thursday, May 17, 2012
J. K. Rowling is the author of the hugely popular Harry Potter books. How did she come up with the complex story of the wizarding world? Where did the name Potter come from? Who was Hermione Grange...
Mother Teresa - A Biography About Mother Teresa Created: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 Updated: Thursday, May 17, 2012
Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Catholic order of nuns dedicated to helping the poor. Begun in Calcutta, India, the Missionaries of Charity grew to help the poor, the dying, or...
Famous People - An A to Z List of Famous People in the Twentieth Century Created: Friday, May 22, 2009 Updated: Thursday, May 17, 2012
An collection of biographies of some of the most famous and important people that shaped the 20th century.
People of the 20th Century Created: Tuesday, October 02, 2007 Updated: Thursday, May 17, 2012
The twentieth century was shaped by scientists, leaders, civil rights workers, entertainers, and so many more. Learn more about some of the influential people who molded the century, including both...
History Quotes Created: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 17, 2012
A collection of history quotes made by famous or influential people of the 20th century.
Overview of Korean War Video Created: Thursday, March 15, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 10, 2012
The Korean War was a three-year conflict in the midst of the Cold War which attempted to stop the spread of Communism. Learn about the conflict between North and South Korea in this history video f...
Profile of Martin Luther King, Jr. Video Created: Tuesday, May 08, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s dedication to Civil Rights left an indelible impression on the landscape of history. Get an overview of the tireless and impassioned life of MLK in this history video ...
Profile of the Empire State Building Video Created: Monday, May 07, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 07, 2012
For a time, the Empire State Building was the tallest building in the world. It remains a fixture of the New York City skyline. This video from About.com will offer a overview of the history fo the..
World War I - The History of World War I Created: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 04, 2012
World War I (1914-1919), was an extremely bloody war, with huge losses of life and little ground lost or won. Fought mostly by soldiers in trenches, World War I saw an estimated 10 million military...
Overview of American Space Program Video Created: Friday, May 04, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 04, 2012
American space exploration is a quintessential part of our history and future. Find out all about Sputnik, the space shuttle program, the first men in space and more in this history video from Abou...
Overview of Columbine Massacre Video Created: Monday, April 09, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 04, 2012
Columbine High School in Colorado was the scene of one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history. This history video from About.com will give an overview of the massacre at Columbine.
Kent State Shootings Created: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 04, 2012
On May 4, 1970, Ohio National Guardsmen fired upon an already dispersed crowd of student protesters, killing four and wounding nine others, at Kent State.
Fala - Franklin D. Roosevelt's Favorite Dog Created: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 Updated: Thursday, May 03, 2012
Fala, a cute, black Scottish terrier, was President Franklin D. Roosevelt's constant companion in the last years of his life. Learn more about Fala, including how he became FDR's pet and what happe...
Assassination Attempt on Franklin D. Roosevelt Created: Thursday, April 03, 2008 Updated: Thursday, May 03, 2012
On February 15, 1933, Giuseppe Zangara shot five bullets at President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt at the Bayfront Park in Miama, Florida. Although all the bullets missed FDR, one did mortally wound...
Franklin D. Roosevelt Quotes Created: Thursday, November 18, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 03, 2012
Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States, led the country both during the Great Depression and World War II. Throughout his career in politics, especially during his unprecede...
FDR Memorial in Washington D.C. Created: Thursday, November 18, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 03, 2012
For the first time in over half a century, a new presidential memorial was built in Washington D.C. Find out more about the 7.5 acre memorial that honors Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Eleanor Roosevelt Created: Thursday, May 03, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 03, 2012
Eleanor Roosevelt was a beloved figure of the 20th century. She fought tirelessly for the rights of the underprivileged throughout her lifetime, especially during her tenure as First Lady of the Un...
Houdini Created: Thursday, April 26, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 03, 2012
Harry Houdini was a man who could escape from just about anything, from handcuffs to jail cells. He was always one for publicity and thus death-defying stunts became his hallmark. Learn more about ...
Alfred Hitchcock Created: Friday, March 30, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 03, 2012
Alfred Hitchcock, one of the most famous directors in the history of filmmaking, was known for making suspense and thriller films, including such memorable film classics as Psycho, Rear Window, Ver...

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