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Operation Barbarossa: Through The Papers

On 22nd June 1941, news broke of the German invasion of the Soviet Union, which was the start of the largest military operation in history:...
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A Decade in History: Important Events of the 1970s

As the 1960s drew to a close and the world had just seen the first man take his steps on the moon, a new tumultuous...
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Construction of the Berlin Wall, 1961: Through The Papers

On 13th August 1961, citizens of Berlin woke up distressed and confused to a wired barrier circulating around West Berlin, preventing East Berliners from leaving...
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A Year in History: 1926 Events

1926 was a year of political unrest for many nations across the globe, with protests, invasions and coups aplenty. In Britain, the General Strike dominated...
President Kennedy's “Man on the Moon” Speech: Through The Papers

President Kennedy's “Man on the Moon” Speech: Through The Papers

On May 25, 2021, it will be 60 years since President John F. Kennedy gave his ambitious “Man on the Moon” speech to Congress. His...
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Vietnam War Protest, Washington DC, 1971: Through The Papers

On April 24 1971, around 175,000 people protested in Washington D.C. against the raging Vietnam War. The American government had been involved in the war...
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A Year in History: 1925 Timeline

How much do you know about the big events in 1925? Find out all about them in our day-by-day timeline. It’s so interesting to see...
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A History of the Oakland Tribune

The Oakland Tribune newspaper was published weekly in the Oakland area of California. The newspaper was printed by the Bay Area News Group (BANG), a...
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A Year in History: 1923 Timeline

1923 was a year to remember in many ways, from the rapid destabilisation of Germany, to the Flying Scotsman’s first journey. A great way to...
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The Freedom Riders of 1961: Through The Papers

Thirteen men and women made history when they courageously defied the segregation norms of the United States in 1961, during the Civil Rights Movement. Their...
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A History of the Tabloid Newspaper

Tabloid journalism is often seen as synonymous with modern life, and the quick-reward, celebrity-obsessed culture we live in. But in actuality, the history of the...
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A Year in History: 1966 Timeline

1966 was a year where the average house price was $14,200, and a gallon of petrol cost 31 cents. This 1966 timeline lists events that...
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The Roaring Twenties in America

100 years ago this year, the United States entered an extremely prosperous decade, with a booming economy, new technology, and great social change for many...
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A Year in History: Timeline of 1920 Events

1920 will be remembered as year when the League of Nations was created, the 19th Amendment was passed in America giving women the right to...
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From Boom to Bust: Timeline of the Great Depression, 1930s

While the United States was experiencing economic prosperity throughout the 1920s, it seemed like the good times were never going to end. However, the Wall...
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A History of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Based in St. Louis, Missouri, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch is a major regional newspaper that serves the St. Louis metropolitan area. While the Belleville News-Democrat,...
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A Year in History: Timeline of 1996 Events

From the first images of Pluto, the introduction of a new computer language to the 26th Olympic Games, 1996 was an eventful year. To learn...
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The Civil Rights Act of 1960

The rights of all American citizens are outlined within the constitution, including what is known as the Civil War Amendments. These 13th, 14th and 15th...
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