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1. Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge Citizenship in the Nation is a required merit badge for the Eagle rank in Scouting. The purpose of this lens to provide resources that will help Scouts complete the merit badge. You will notice that there are ads on this page, but please note that thi...
2. William Penn - developing freedom in a new world Where did the American ideals of respect for individual liberty and religious freedom first gain legally binding expression? A fair guess would be from the quill pen of William Penn. Having received land in America as payment of a debt by the Britis...
3. Malcolm X Malcolm X was a militant leader of the Nation of Islam, a Black Muslim organization, in the 1950s and early 1960s. In contrast to other black religious leaders of that time who espoused pacifism, he called for achieving equality “by any means n...
4. Everything You Need to Know About George Washington George Washington, the Father of Our Country, was a man of great importance. As a war hero he helped fight with the Brits in the French and Indian War and then against them in the Revolutionary War. He was asked to be King of America for all he'd don...
5. History of the United States Before 1600 This is a resource for those studying for the History of the United States I CLEP exam, or simply for those who love to study history. The History of the Unites States I CLEP exam covers U.S. history from before the 1600's. This lens is one in a seri...
6. World War II US Navy   This is a photo of the USS PCE 884 that my dad was on. This site has information about the US Navy in World War 2 I'm not an expert on this subject. It's something I was helping my dad with. Recently, he passed away and I am going to d...
7. History of the United States 1660s -1763 This is a resource for those studying for the History of the United States I CLEP exam, or simply for those who love to study history. The History of the Unites States I CLEP exam covers U.S. history from early colonization to 1877. This lens is one...
8. Mackinac Island, Michigan Mackinac Island is a beautiful family-friendly vacation spot, a romantic Victorian wonderland of horses, history, and - of course! - fudge. From the majestic Grand Hotel to the natural wonders of Arch Rock, this little island located in Lake Huron ma...
9. Francis Scott Key Many things had to occur to ensure that Francis Scott Key has his place in the history books of The United States of America.  If Major Armistead hadn't wanted to thumb his nose at the British by having such a huge flag at his fort, or if Key ha...
10. Civil War's 54th Massachusetts Regiment Of the many African-American regiments that served the Union Army during the American Civil War, the 54th Massachusetts regiment may be the most famous. The regiment was the first in the Union Army to enlist black soldiers. It's also the unit depicte...
11. Rick Atkinson Rick Atkinson is an American journalist and author. won the 2003 Pulitzer Prize for history for his book An Army at Dawn: The War in North Africa, 1942-1943. Now some of his books are available as downloadable audio books: Rick Atkinson MP3 Audio Boo...
12. The War Documentary by Ken Burns THE WAR, a new seven-part documentary series directed and produced by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, explores the history and horror of the Second World War from an American perspective by following the fortunes of so-called ordinary men and women who be...
13. History of the United States 1600 -1685 This is a resource for those studying for the History of the United States I CLEP exam, or simply for those who love to study history. The History of the Unites States I CLEP exam covers U.S. history from early colonization to 1877. This lens is one...
14. Civil War Collectors | Antiques | Maps | Relics | Memorabilia | Original and Reenactment Civil War Collectibles The American Civil War lasted from 1861 to 1865. It was fought between the United States of America, the Union, and the Confederate States of America after the Confederate States declared secession from the United States. The Union was led by Preside...
15. York- The White Rose City of PA York is a town of about 41,000 people in south-central Pennsylvania's Susquehanna Valley. Founded in 1741, York was the first city west of the Susquehanna River. It is the location where the Articles of Confederation were ratified, and often conside...
16. Anything for a Vote Think this has been a wild election year? Well, it hasn't been the first. Funny how history repeats itself. Too tough, too soft, too smart, too dumb, too old (John McCain isn't the first to have heard it), or just downright crazy. Those are some of...
17. USS PCE This is a photo of the USS PCE 884 that my dad was on. I'm no expert on this subject. It's something I was helping my dad with. Recently, he passed away and I am going to do what I can to continue with this project. If you have information that would...
18. American History Here you will find: 1) Articles on American History 2) Great American History Sites 3) American History Book Reviews 4) A list of relevant American History Blogs If you have a question about US History you can't find the answer to ... shoot me an e...
19. The Standing Liberty Quarter Price Analysis Learn about the history of the Standing Liberty Quarter. Find out its value and more coin collecting information about this magnificent coin
20. The United States Constitution Does our government, as it currently is ordered, reflect what the founders intended?  If you are not certain, the purpose of this lens is to help you get that understanding, because an informed citizenry is the safeguard to liberty. Thomas Jeffer...