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Twin Glory: Inside Ohio’s Vibrant Festival Celebrating the Special Bond Between Twins

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In Passing Her Love of Country to Granddaughter, Reader Reflects on the Meaning of Patriotism

I’m not sure why I react as I do, but when I hear our national anthem and see our ...

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8 Science-Backed Tips to Increase Your Happiness

We all have the power to be happier, regardless of our individual circumstances or the stage of life we’re ...

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‘We May Dominate the World: Ambition, Anxiety, and the Rise of the American Colossus’

Though James Monroe is hardly the most memorable president, his foreign policy doctrine known as the Monroe Doctrine is without ...

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Mark Twain’s Dream Abode

The Mark Twain House & Museum resides befittingly in Hartford, Connecticut, in the charming, historic neighborhood of Nook Farm, once ...

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Thomas Jefferson’s Passion for Music Began a Civic Tradition Still Celebrated Today

On March 4, 1801, the 32-member U.S. Marine Band gathered at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., for Thomas Jefferson’s ...