Smithsonian Magazine1d
How an American Merchant, a French Official and a Pioneering Chemist Smuggled Much-Needed Gunpowder to the Continental Army
Lavoisier had assumed control of France’s national gunpowder production. Considered the founder of the Chemical Revolution, ...
The legacy of the Revolution is still up for grabs
Ted Widmer, a consulting editor for this special issue of Globe Ideas, is the author of “Lincoln on the Verge: Thirteen Days ...
Little Village Magazine1dOpinion
Plain Spoken: This ever-evolving American anthem recalls Iowa’s abolitionist glory days
In keeping with tradition, one dramatic beat of the presidential inauguration in January was the Naval Academy Glee Club’s ...
Hello From a French Village That Recalls the U.S. as a Staunch Ally
French visitors are coming to Washington with an old U.S. battle flag and a plan to rekindle memories of the American ...
WOSU Public Media3d
Rare Confederate flag captured in Pickett's Charge to be sold at Columbus auction
The flag is the only known privately-owned Confederate battle flag captured during Pickett’s Charge from Pickett’s Division ...
Flags at half-staff across Texas to honor Carole Keeton
Throughout her career, Carole Keeton – also known as Carole Keeton Strayhorn – served as mayor of Austin, Texas railroad ...
Why are flags in Texas at half staff? Honoring Carole Keeton
Texas and American flags are flying at half staff in the Lone Star State on Friday to honor longtime public servant Carole Keeton​.